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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 storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

The formation of fog when warm and moist air passes over a cool or cold surface or, conversely, when cold air passes over...

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

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

A deviation from the normal or expected value in atmospheric or climatic conditions, often used in meteorology to identify...

Local winds that blow from slopes to peaks as a result of the heating of the top slopes without being affected by general...