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Blink

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003949

A luminous reflection on the underside of clouds, caused by light reflected from a snow or ice-covered surface below. This phenomenon is often observed in polar regions or over snow-covered land. It indicates the presence of extensive snow or ice, even when the surface itself is not directly visible.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003949
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoSnow blink; Ice blink
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003949",
  "term": "Blink",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A luminous reflection on the underside of clouds, caused by light reflected from a snow or ice-covered surface below. This phenomenon is often observed in polar regions or over snow-covered land. It indicates the presence of extensive snow or ice, even when the surface itself is not directly visible.",
  "see_also": [
    "snow blink",
    "ice blink"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/blink/"
}

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