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WeatherWise - Glossary


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  Polar Front: The surface between polar and tropical air masses, along which cyclonic disturbances form.
  Precipitation: Moisture that is released from the atmosphere as rain, drizzle, hail, sleet or snow, as well as dew and fog.



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