Because of the action of the Sun, the closer the air is to the Equator, the warmer it will get. As it gets warm, it expands and rises, so pressure […]
High and low pressures
Meteorology
THERMAL INVERSION, THE CASE OF THE CANARY ISLANDS
In the most superficial layer of the Earth it is normal for the temperature to fall as we climb but there are certain layers where the opposite occurs, if we […]
Azores anticyclone and its relevance for paragliding
Anticyclones or high pressure centers are found between the subtropical and mild areas of the planet. The Azores anticyclone usually spreads throughout the North Atlantic and focuses on the so-called […]
Intro to Canary Islands Meteorology for free flying
The Canary Islands emerge as breathtaking columns of volcanic rock from the seabed up to an approximate maximum altitude of 4,000 meters at a short distance from one another. However, […]