Counterradiation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004738",
  "term": "Counterradiation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The longwave infrared radiation emitted downward from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface. This process is a key component of the greenhouse effect, as gases like water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane absorb outgoing terrestrial radiation and re-radiate a portion of it back toward the ground. On a clear night, the amount of counterradiation is lower than on a cloudy night, leading to greater surface cooling.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/counterradiation/"
}