Orographic precipitation: Cloud burst phenomenon - Indian and World Geography

Q.  Cloud burst phenomenon is associated with which type of precipitation?
- Published on 11 Jul 15

a. Convection
b. Orographic
c. Stratiform
d. All of the above

ANSWER: Orographic
 
Cloudbursts are infrequent as they occur only via orographic lift occasionally when a warm air parcel mixes with cooler air, resulting in sudden condensation.

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