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

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

The decrease in temperature with height in an adiabatically rising air parcel (lapse rate). For dry air, this value is 1...

A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

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