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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 measurement determined by the wave lengths and sea conditions caused by the effect of wind, and by the movement of tree...

The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, which allows...

Occurs when centers of high pressure and/or low pressure set up over a region in such a way that they prevent other weather...

An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet,...

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

A prefix used in cloud nomenclature to describe middle-altitude clouds that form between 6,500 and 20,000 feet, such as altostratus...

A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

A blizzard is a storm that lasts 3 hours or more, with persistent winds/frequent gusts of 35 mph or more along with significant...