meteorology – n. a science that deals with the atmosphere and with weather
consecutive – adj. following one after the other in a series : following each other without interruption
alarming – adj. causing (someone) to feel a sense of danger; causing worry or fright
uncomfortable – adj. causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy
cautious – adj. careful about avoiding danger or risk
emission – n. the act of producing or sending out something (such as energy or gas) from a source
doubt – n. a feeling of being uncertain or unsure about something
ice sheet – n. a very large and thick area of ice that covers a region