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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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A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

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An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

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A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....

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A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.