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.

Glossary

A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...

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

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

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 type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

A large, organized thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, often producing severe weather such as tornadoes, hail, and heavy...

Weather is the day-to-day meteorological conditions that happen in our atmosphere. Weather can change within minutes, which...

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

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