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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 type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.

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

The large-scale movement of air that distributes heat and moisture around the Earth, influencing weather patterns and climatic...

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Considerable cloudiness refers to weather conditions where a large portion of the sky is covered with clouds, but some clear...

A continental air mass is a large body of air that forms over land, characterized by dry conditions due to the lack of moisture...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

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

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