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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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A line of severe thunderstorms that can form along or ahead of a cold front, often producing strong winds and heavy rain.

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

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The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.

A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...