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 formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, lifting the warm air off the ground and resulting in a mix...
The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.
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