Climatography

/ˌklɪməˈtɑɡrəfi/ noun

Definition

The scientific description, documentation, and mapping of climate systems and regional climates.

Etymology

From climate plus Greek graphia (writing/description). This discipline literally means 'writing about climate' and describes the systematic study and documentation of climates.

Kelly Says

Climatography is what climatologists do when they write detailed descriptions of regions—it's basically the art of translating complex weather patterns into maps and documents we can understand.

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