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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The percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature.
The state of the atmosphere when it contains the maximum amount of water vapor possible at a given temperature and pressure.
The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...
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A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
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