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 term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...
A body that has the property of absorbing all electromagnetic radiation falling on it, and therefore is the theoretical body...
A long, narrow region in the atmosphere that transport water vapor, like a river in the sky.
A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...
The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.
A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.
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 very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.
Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.