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 type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.
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A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...
Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
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A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...