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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An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.
An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with unsettled weather conditions like storms...
The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena...
A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
A measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is combined with the actual air temperature, often referred to as the...
An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...
A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These clouds consist of water droplets...
Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.
Large, fluffy white clouds with flat bases, typically indicating fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds...
Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...