Static stability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011334",
  "term": "Static stability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the atmosphere's resistance to vertical motion, determined by the temperature lapse rate relative to the adiabatic lapse rate. An atmosphere is statically stable if a parcel of air, when displaced vertically, tends to return to its original position. This condition inhibits vertical mixing and can lead to the accumulation of pollutants near the surface.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "adiabatic",
    "inversion",
    "lapse rate",
    "stable",
    "unstable"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2215 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/static-stability/"
}