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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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A weather front where two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods...

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

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

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