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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The narrow region between 35-40 ° N and S latitudes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, lying between the tropical...

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

The reflectance rate of a surface, indicating the amount of electromagnetic radiation reflected from the surface. It depends...

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

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

Nor'easter is a meteorological event commonly observed in the Northeastern United States and typically occurs during the...

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 thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere near the Earth's surface, significantly reducing visibility.

A distinct layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth, separating warmer surface water from...

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