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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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Glossary

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

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Snow that rises to 8 feet or higher.

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A cold core low is a low-pressure system where the coldest temperatures are found near the center. These systems are often...

A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...