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 image on the weather radar that is convex to the direction of movement and resembles an arc shape, caused by mesoscale...
An instrument that continuously records atmospheric pressure over time. It uses a barometer to measure pressure and creates...
A fixed potential temperature line on adiabats, or the process of thermodynamic changes within a system without any exchange...
Thermodynamic changes occurring within a system without any exchange of heat with the surroundings. In the atmosphere, changes...
A thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.
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A low-pressure area with converging winds, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern...
The term used for semi-stationary high-pressure centers such as the Azores and North Pacific Highs, which occur in the narrow...
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...