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

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A cloud of irregular appearance, composed of irregular cloud fragments.

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Confluence refers to the area where two or more air streams or bodies of water meet and combine. In meteorology, it often...

A small, intense downdraft that produces damaging winds at the surface, typically lasting a few minutes and often associated...

A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, significantly influencing global...