What is Cirrocumulus?
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
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The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.
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