What is Orographic Lift?

A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure, used to identify high and low-pressure systems.

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

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

The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...

Jet streams are strong, fast-flowing air currents in the upper levels of the atmosphere. They form when warm air masses meet...

Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

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

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...