What is Katabatic Wind?
A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.
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A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
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A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.
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Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....
A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.
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