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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Ball lightning appears during thunderstorms, taking the shape of glowing, electric orbs in the sky. It can appear in a variety...
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.
A large body of air having similar horizontal temperature and moisture characteristics.
A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...
Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...
Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a material without the material itself moving. This occurs when...
Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...
A cold core high is a high-pressure system with cold air at its center. These systems are typically associated with clear...
An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....
The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...
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