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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Precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that form in thunderstorm updrafts and fall to the ground.
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The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.
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A type of low-altitude cloud that forms in uniform layers, often covering the entire sky and producing overcast conditions.
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