Orographic lift
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orographic-lift-187-7239351
title:
Orographic lift
text:
Orographic lift occurs when an air mass is forced from a low elevation to a higher elevation as it moves over rising terrain. As the air mass gains altitude it quickly cools down adiabatically, which can raise the relative humidity to 100% and create clouds and, under the right conditions, precipitation. Orographic lifting can have a number of effects, including precipitation, rain shadowing, leeward winds, and associated clouds.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Air mass forced upwards as it moves over rising terrain
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orographic_lift
date created:
2003-11-24T02:20:08Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T15:15:30Z
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