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 amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.
A tropical cyclone, also called a hurricane, is a severe tropical storm with wind speeds in excess of 74 mph. Known as a...
A mass of very cold, dry air that mostly originates over the Arctic Ocean.
A sudden electrostatic discharge during a thunderstorm between electrically charged regions of a cloud, between clouds, or...
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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.
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Condensation pressure deficit refers to the difference between the actual vapor pressure and the saturation vapor pressure...
A type of cloud consisting mostly of small particles such as ice particles.
An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....