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  • Understanding Weather Fronts: Cold and Warm Fronts Explained
    When cold air masses push against warm air masses, a front is formed.

    There are two main types of fronts:

    * Cold Front: This is when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass. The cold air is denser, so it wedges under the warm air, forcing the warm air upward. This can cause rapid changes in weather, including thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds.

    * Warm Front: This is when a warm air mass pushes into a cold air mass. The warm air is less dense, so it slides over the cold air. This can cause gradual changes in weather, including overcast skies, light rain, and warmer temperatures.

    The specific weather associated with fronts can vary depending on the speed and intensity of the air masses, as well as other factors like humidity and topography.

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