Earth and space science - weather exam - weather events and air masses

Nor’ easter

A powerful low pressure system that forms along the eastern coast of the United States

Hurricane

A large tropical storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

Tornado

A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often resulting in significant destruction.

Lightning

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm, producing a bright flash and often accompanied by thunder.

Continental Arctic

Dry, cold

Continental Polar

Wet, cold

Continental tropical

Dry, warm

Maritime Tropical

Wet, warm

Maritime polar

Wet, cold