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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 narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet,...

In a severe storm, with a swirling motion in its left rear quadrant, a vertically rotating column of air, often seen with...

Anticyclones are areas of high atmospheric pressure that bring hot, dry weather in the summer and cold fronts in the winter.

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...