Climate Quote by Lou Voorhees
““Weather is formed in the lowest seven miles of the earth's air envelope, and results from the earth's radiation of solar energy--warm air rising causes the weather…””
About This Quote
Source Article: Weather Science Journal, 1920s
Weather forms within the lowest seven miles of the atmosphere, driven by solar radiation heating the Earth, causing warm air to rise and create weather patterns.
In simple terms: Weather forms low in the air due to solar heating.
Understand atmospheric layers to predict weather.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- forecasting
- aviation
- outdoor event planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does solar heating affect local weather?
- What role do upper atmospheric currents play?
Weather is also influenced by larger scale systems beyond the lowest seven miles.