Seasonal winds that bring enormous amounts of rainfall in South Asia and parts of Africa.

A rotating column of air and water mist over the sea, similar to a tornado.

An optical phenomenon where light is refracted, causing a distorted or displaced image of an object

A small whirlwind that picks up dust and sand. It looks like a mini tornado but forms in hot, sunny conditions on desert-like terrain.

A thunderstorm with lightning but without rain reaching the ground, usually in dry, mountainous climates.

A weather phenomenon caused by dust and sand from the Sahara Desert being carried over the Canary Islands or southern Spain, reducing visibility and air quality.