Nephology
Nephology is a word that is derived from several different Greek root words to describe the study of clouds and the different cloud formations. It is a branch of science that is highly specialized and complex. The thing is that there are so many different clouds that serve a lot of different purposes that if it is something that fascinates you then you will want to naturally pursue it. Nephologists make it their living to study the clouds in the sky in an effort to help some people understand the common weather patterns and how things are affected by the clouds.
If you want to study clouds there are some things you can do. First, you can study about them on your own through books, science magazines and journals, the internet or simply gazing outside. If you look up at the sky and see a cloud, most people don’t think of anything when they look at clouds. People who study nephology look at it and feel very fascinated. They want to understand the clouds and why they form and what causes them to do what they do.
To study and learn about clouds all you need to do is look up at the sky and get an overview. But if you are really serious about it you can take your education further once you leave high school and learn about it so that you can study it professionally. Once you graduate from school and get the education you need to study it for a living you can look for a job. You may need a PHD to get to the level that you need. But if you are really dedicated this will not be a problem for you. You can teach classes and do a lot of research on your own and conduct experiments.
Most people just look at clouds and just know that the clouds exist. They may be able to identify rain clouds or thunder clouds but that is about the only thing they can do. People who study nephology see the possibilities in the clouds. They understand that there is a lot to learn and they live their lives in the constant pursuit of knowledge about clouds.
