Afterheat

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003357",
  "term": "Afterheat",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The release of sensible heat from the ground surface back into the atmosphere after sunset. During the day, the ground absorbs solar radiation and warms up; after the sun sets, this stored energy is radiated away, primarily as longwave infrared radiation, warming the lowest layer of the atmosphere. This process slows the rate of nocturnal cooling, particularly on calm, clear nights, and can contribute to the formation of a nocturnal inversion.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/afterheat/"
}