Meteorology is more than just the study of weather; it includes all the atmosphere's characteristics, structures, and processes. Basic principles of physics and chemistry are applied to discover what makes the atmosphere work. Mathematical equations and techniques are used to predict the weather based on present conditions.
Recently, meteorology has become increasingly vital to humankind's concerns. Ozone depletion and global warming have been identified as threats to human existence on earth. Meteorologists are on the front lines of the battle to learn more about and model these phenomena.