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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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Glossary

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by a central eye, strong winds, and...

A sudden and rapid flow of snow masses accumulated on the slopes of mountainous areas under the influence of gravity or a...

A very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

In a severe storm, with a swirling motion in its left rear quadrant, a vertically rotating column of air, often seen with...

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

CONQ is a meteorological abbreviation for significant convection observed in a specific area, often indicating unstable atmospheric...

A periodic cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, often leading to altered global...

Frozen drizzle is a dangerous type of frozen rain. It’s a light rain that falls in very fine drops, which freezes on contact...