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What is Convection?

Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by temperature differences, where warm air rises and cool air sinks. It is a key process in cloud formation and weather dynamics.

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A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...

A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...