What is Orographic Lift?

A condition in which the stratification of the atmosphere depends on both air temperature and pressure, and where surfaces...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

A storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder.

A cloud that develops from Cirrus, completely or partially covering the sky, creating a halo effect, thin, sheet-like, milky...

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

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

Although it is also used for light winds, it is the general name given to the daily cyclical winds that occur mostly between...

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