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 mass of very cold, dry air that mostly originates over the Arctic Ocean.
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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
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