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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

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

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The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

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

A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, significantly influencing global...

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...