What is Baroclinicity?
A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces of constant pressure intersect with surfaces of constant temperature.
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The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
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A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.
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Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...
A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...
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