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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

An image on the weather radar that is convex to the direction of movement and resembles an arc shape, caused by mesoscale...

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

A weather watch means there is a risk of weather hazards in the near future, which could pose a threat to life/property....

A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...

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

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...

A thermodynamic change process in the system without any exchange of heat or transfer of energy between systems. This process...

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.