= Weather fronts
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Weather fronts are boundaries between two different air masses with distinct temperature and humidity characteristics. These boundaries are crucial in meteorology because they often lead to significant weather changes, including precipitation, wind shifts, and temperature variations. There are several types of weather fronts: 1. **Cold Front**: This occurs when a colder air mass pushes into a warmer air mass. Cold fronts typically bring sharp temperature drops, increased winds, and often thunderstorms or rain, as the warm air is forced to rise rapidly.
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