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Introduction of Cold, Warm, Stationary Weather Fronts: What is Occluded Front?

Types of Clouds in Warm Front
An occluded front forms when a warm front is overtaken by a faster-moving cold front. Occluded fronts usually form around a low pressure area, where the cool air mass catches up to and lifts the warmer air mass. The formation of an occluded front can lead to complex weather patterns, as the air masses interact. There [...]