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 middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...
Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....
A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
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The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...
A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...