What is Orographic Lift?

A closed low, also known as a cut-off low, is a low-pressure system that is entirely isolated from the main atmospheric circulation...

Indicates the amount of water the soil can absorb/retain through percolation. This capacity is around 7% in sandy soil and...

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.

Ice forms on the surface of highways in a very thin layer that is difficult to distinguish from the color of the asphalt...

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

The heating of the Earth by the sun causes daily changes in both the direction and speed of the wind. During the day, ground...

A bomb cyclone is a large mid-latitude storm that forms when a storm’s central pressure drops (i.e. “bombs out”), resulting...

The branch of science dealing with the laws of motion of air or other gases.

The term used for turbulence occurring in the absence of clouds or cloud-like elements in the visible area. It is often observed...

The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...