What Are Thunderstorms? Thunderstorms are special weather phenomena containing both thunder and lightning. Thunderstorms bring risks such as hail, lightning, wind gusts, and flash floods. These storms are comprised of three stages; the developing stage (also called the towering cumulus stage), the mature stage (also called the mature cumulus stage), and the dissipating stage. How… Continue reading Thunderstorms; What They Are and How They Form
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Albedo
What is Albedo? Albedo refers to the fraction of sunlight a surface reflects, measured from a scale of 0 (total absorption) to 1 (total reflection). Darker surfaces (like asphalt, concrete and black paint) tend do be closer to 0, while lighter surfaces (like marble, white cladding and snow) tend to be closer to 1. How… Continue reading Albedo
Small Talks with Cem Düşenkalkan
Gökmen:Hello, today we’re at Buluttan Smalltalks with Cem. Welcome, Cem. Cem:Thanks, hello. Gökmen:How are you doing? Cem:I’m good, how are you Gökmen? Gökmen:I’m good too, all fine. Let’s start with you. Who is Cem? I know it’s not easy to define yourself, but if you had to, how would you describe Cem? Cem:I’m from Izmir,… Continue reading Small Talks with Cem Düşenkalkan
Small Talks with Mert Kuleci
Gökmen: Today, we are with Mert at Buluttan Small Talks. Welcome to Mert. We found it pleasant. What is going on? How are you? Mert: I’m fine, how are you? Gökmen: I’m fine too. Today we’re actually going to get to know you. What does a little Mert do with Buluttan? How did his path cross with Buluttan?… Continue reading Small Talks with Mert Kuleci
Turbulence and You: How Turbulence Can Impact Day-to-Day Travel
Extreme Turbulence On Amsterdam-Bound Flight Hospitalizes Passengers Everyone who’s flown has experienced it; the harsh wind flowing against the hull of the plane, the shaking, the sputtering of the plane engine. At the very least, turbulence is a mildly uncomfortable experience. However, for the passengers of a U.S. Delta Airlines flight turbulence went beyond just… Continue reading Turbulence and You: How Turbulence Can Impact Day-to-Day Travel
The Cost of Weather; How Weather Shapes Flight Operations
Toronto Pearson International Airport, one of Canada’s largest airports in terms of air traffic and passenger volume, experienced an unprecedented event earlier this year. On the 18th of February 2025, a Delta Airlines flight flipped over while attempting a landing. In a stroke of luck, most passengers left the plane unharmed, with some passengers sustaining… Continue reading The Cost of Weather; How Weather Shapes Flight Operations
What Is a Hurricane? Causes, Categories & Impacts Explained
Hurricanes are some of the most powerful and destructive weather events on Earth. These intense tropical storms bring fierce winds, heavy rainfall, and devastating storm surges. In this guide, we’ll break down what a hurricane is, how it forms, and why understanding these storms is essential—especially if you live in a coastal area. A hurricane… Continue reading What Is a Hurricane? Causes, Categories & Impacts Explained
Small Talks with Ender Tan Şener
Gökmen: Today we’re here with Ender for Buluttan’s Small Talks. Hello, how are you? Ender: I’m doing pretty well. How about you? Gökmen: Good, good. We’re here to get to know you a bit better. What do you do? Ender: Well, I do a lot of stuff a little bit of everything really. I get to work with many of… Continue reading Small Talks with Ender Tan Şener
What is a Supercell?
Supercells are distinguished from other thunderstorms by their sustained and rotating updrafts, known as mesocyclones. These storms can persist for hours and are capable of producing severe weather conditions over wide areas. Key Features of a Supercell: Types of Supercells: Formation Conditions: Supercells form when warm, moist air near the surface rises into colder, drier… Continue reading What is a Supercell?
Meteorology Explained
Why is Meteorology Important? Accurate meteorological insights are essential for: At Buluttan, we go beyond traditional forecasting by integrating AI with meteorological data to offer hyper-local, highly accurate predictions tailored to specific industries. Key Concepts in Meteorology Meteorology is built on a foundation of physical principles that govern atmospheric behavior. To understand weather forecasts and… Continue reading Meteorology Explained