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...
A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.
A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
A weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...
An anvil is a cloud mostly composed of ice particles. Otherwise known as a cumulonimbus cloud, an anvil has reached the stratospheric...
Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...
A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.
The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.