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Cold Front
A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass. This can cause a line of thunderstorms, a quick drop in temperature, and a change in wind direction.
Occluded Front
An occluded front happens when a cold front overtakes a warm front and lifts the warm air off the ground completely, often resulting in complex weather patterns like heavy precipitation followed by clear conditions.
Warm Front
A warm front forms when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass. It often brings prolonged periods of precipitation and is followed by warmer and more humid conditions.
Stationary Front
A stationary front occurs when neither a cold air mass nor a warm air mass is strong enough to replace the other. This can lead to cloudy skies and periods of light rain or drizzle for several days.
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