Climatologists generally need at least a bachelor degree in climatology. There are employers who prefer applicants only with a doctorate or master degrees and/or experience, sometimes very extensive. Potential climatologists generally complete courses in Mathematics, Oceanography, Meteorology. Climatologists are expected to complete continuing education while pursuing their careers in order to stay up to date with quick coming advancements in the field and keep their skills current.

Te country with most tornadoes in the world is the US with about 1200 every year. The only continent not to have tornadoes is Antarctica. Curiously enough other two countries with a very large number of tornadoes are the Netherlands and the UK (mainly England) but their tornadoes tend to be rather small affairs

I am always falling over and bumping into things, and Gavin Pretor-Pinney is solely responsible! I have always appreciated a good cloud, but after reading the Cloudspotter's Guide I find even a sky blanketed in grey fascinating. I can't stop looking up at the clouds! This is my book review for the Cloudspotter's Guide!