Weather and sky phenomena: short videos

This page explores various weather and sky phenomena through a series of short videos, each linking to its source. You will learn about unique atmospheric events such as Catatumbo lightning, a persistent storm over Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela, and the natural light displays known as auroras in Earth's upper atmosphere. The videos also explain different types of storms and wind patterns, including supercells with rotating updrafts, waterspouts over water, and the intense dust storms called haboobs. Optical phenomena are covered as well, with explanations of the green flash at sunrise or sunset, halos formed by ice crystals, and the complex Fata Morgana mirage. Other topics include the midnight sun, ball lightning, and the scent of petrichor after rain falls on dry soil.