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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 thin, white cloud layer that is intertwined or separate, arranged in regular order, and does not cast a shadow.

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In a severe storm, with a swirling motion in its left rear quadrant, a vertically rotating column of air, often seen with...

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Particles such as pollen, grass seeds, or dust in the air that cause allergies and are transported by winds.

The mass of air surrounding the earth and bound to it more or less permanently by the earth's gravitational attraction.

A narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere, typically flowing from west to east and influencing weather patterns.

The scientific study of climate, focusing on the analysis of long-term weather patterns and trends over time.

The upward movement of air caused by a topographic barrier, such as a mountain, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation.