convection

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000571",
  "term": "convection",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Generally, transport of heat and moisture by the movement of a fluid.\n\nIn meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere. The terms \"convection\" and \"thunderstorms\" often are used interchangeably, although thunderstorms are only one form of convection. Cbs, towering cumulus clouds, and ACCAS clouds all are visible forms of convection. However, convection is not always made visible by clouds. Convection which occurs without cloud formation is called dry convection, while the visible convection processes referred to above are forms of moist convection.",
  "see_also": [
    "slantwise convection"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/convection/"
}