What is Cold Front?

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden drops in temperature, thunderstorms, and heavy rain as the colder air forces the warmer air upward.

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Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

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

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

The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

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

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

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