Meaning orographic rainfall
What does orographic rainfall mean? Here you find 4 meanings of the word orographic rainfall. You can also add a definition of orographic rainfall yourself

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orographic rainfall


precipitation that occurs when warm, moist air cools as it is forced to rise over mountains.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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orographic rainfall


Precipitation that occurs when warm moist air cools as is is forced to rise over mountain
Hotho - 29 September 2020

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orographic rainfall


precipitation formed when an air mass rises above a relief obstacle (mountains) leading to cooling and the condensation of water vapour
Source: gcsegeography.co.uk (offline)

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orographic rainfall


As commonly used, same as orographic precipitation. See rainfall.
Source: glossary.ametsoc.org





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