Meteorology

The science responsible for studying meteors, mainly aimed at weather forecasting. It spans from the physical, chemical, and dynamic study of the various atmospheric phenomena, to the meticulous observation of everything that occurs in the atmosphere, the study of the interactions of the atmospheric medium with the other components of the climate system, and the development of conceptual and mathematical models, the latter intended to anticipate its future evolution. The dividing line between Meteorology and Climatology is blurred, with the tasks addressed by both scientific disciplines partially overlapping. The etymological origin of the term goes back to Ancient Greece, where the word (meteoros), began to be used, forming the root of the word, although with a broader meaning than the current one, since it described any celestial phenomenon, whether or not of an atmospheric nature. Although the word "Meteorology" is attributed to Aristotle (384-322 BC), derived from the title of his well-known treatise Meteorologica (The Meteorologics), it had been used earlier by Diogenes of Apollonia (450-399 BC). The four books that make up the Aristotelian treatise - written around 340 BC - helped to integrate the study of meteors within natural philosophy, becoming the reference book on the subject for two millennia, well into the 17th century. It is very common to say "Metereology" instead of Meteorology. The error extends to other words of the same family, such as meteorologist ("metereologist") and meteorological ("metereological").