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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 weather system refers to the movement of warm and cold air across the globe, usually in a recurring pattern. Systems can...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

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

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

Perhaps you have come across them, maybe you are seeing them for the first time. These clouds, known as wave clouds, resemble...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

Cloud or rain droplets containing pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make them acidic.