Wind is a theme that runs through popular expressions such as “running like the wind,” “winds of change,” and “he’s in the wind.” It’s also been a rich source of inspiration in ...

Have you ever felt a freezing gust of wind in the wintertime or a warm breeze during the summer? Then you have felt two different types of wind. But what is wind, and where does it come from?

A land breeze is a type of wind that blows from the land to the ocean. When there is a temperature difference between the land surface and the ocean, winds will move offshore. Although commonly ...