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Cloud feedback

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004424

The complex interaction where changes in cloud properties, such as coverage, altitude, or optical depth, either amplify or diminish an initial change in global temperature. This process is a major source of uncertainty in climate models due to the varied radiative effects of different cloud types. Low clouds tend to cool the surface, while high clouds often warm it.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004424
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004424",
  "term": "Cloud feedback",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The complex interaction where changes in cloud properties, such as coverage, altitude, or optical depth, either amplify or diminish an initial change in global temperature. This process is a major source of uncertainty in climate models due to the varied radiative effects of different cloud types. Low clouds tend to cool the surface, while high clouds often warm it.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-feedback/"
}

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