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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 very cold high pressure that originates over the Arctic Ocean.

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A towering cloud that often reaches great altitudes and is associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and sometimes severe...

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