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Orographic cloud

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007735

A cloud that forms as a result of air being forced to rise over elevated terrain, such as mountains or hills. As the air ascends, it cools adiabatically, leading to condensation and cloud formation. Lenticular clouds are a common type of orographic cloud, often appearing stationary over mountain peaks.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007735
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007735",
  "term": "Orographic cloud",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud that forms as a result of air being forced to rise over elevated terrain, such as mountains or hills. As the air ascends, it cools adiabatically, leading to condensation and cloud formation. Lenticular clouds are a common type of orographic cloud, often appearing stationary over mountain peaks.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/orographic-cloud/"
}

Record 6,801 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.