Orographic
adjective
Related to or caused by the physical features of a landscape, especially mountains.
Heavy orographic rainfall is common in mountainous regions.
Often appears as...
- orographic lift
- orographic precipitation
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to or caused by the physical features of a landscape, especially mountains.
Heavy orographic rainfall is common in mountainous regions.
Often appears as...
- orographic lift
- orographic precipitation
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Context
Often used in meteorology to describe effects of mountains on weather patterns.
The orographic effect can lead to diverse climates between neighboring regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Mountain Influence
Implies mountains influence weather, like rainfall patterns or cloud formation.
Orographic areas usually receive more rainfall than the lowlands.
Pro Tip 3/3Landscape Features
Covers any physical land feature influencing climate, not just mountains.
Orographic barriers can affect wind flow and temperature as well.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Context
Often used in meteorology to describe effects of mountains on weather patterns.
The orographic effect can lead to diverse climates between neighboring regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Mountain Influence
Implies mountains influence weather, like rainfall patterns or cloud formation.
Orographic areas usually receive more rainfall than the lowlands.
Pro Tip 3/3Landscape Features
Covers any physical land feature influencing climate, not just mountains.
Orographic barriers can affect wind flow and temperature as well.
Pro Tip 1/3Weather Context
Often used in meteorology to describe effects of mountains on weather patterns.
The orographic effect can lead to diverse climates between neighboring regions.
Pro Tip 2/3Mountain Influence
Implies mountains influence weather, like rainfall patterns or cloud formation.
Orographic areas usually receive more rainfall than the lowlands.
Pro Tip 3/3Landscape Features
Covers any physical land feature influencing climate, not just mountains.
Orographic barriers can affect wind flow and temperature as well.
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