Weather Fronts

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What is a weather front?
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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.
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What are the two main types of weather fronts?
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The two main types of weather fronts are cold fronts and warm fronts.
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What is a cold front?
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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warmer air mass, often bringing rain and thunderstorms.
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What is a warm front?
Back
A warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass, usually bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.
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What is a stationary front?
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A stationary front is when a cold front or warm front stays in place for several days without moving.
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What is an occluded front?
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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.
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How does a cold front affect weather after it passes?
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After a cold front passes, it usually leads to dry, clear, and cool or cold weather.
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