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 bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

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A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

Perhaps you have come across them, maybe you are seeing them for the first time. These clouds, known as wave clouds, resemble...

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

A weather front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...

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