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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Glossary

The measure of the water vapor or moisture content in the air, expressed as the mass of water vapor per unit volume of air....

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet,...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

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