What is Orographic Lift?
The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
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A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.
The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.
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A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...
A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...
A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...