fumigation
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001110
A pattern of plume dispersion produced when a convective boundary layer grows upward into a plume trapped in a stable layer. The elevated plume is suddenly brought downward to the ground, producing high surface concentrations.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001110 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | looping; coning; fanning; entrainment zone |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A pattern of plume dispersion produced when a convective boundary layer grows upward into a plume trapped in a stable layer. The elevated plume is suddenly brought downward to the ground, producing high surface concentrations.",
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"looping",
"coning",
"fanning",
"entrainment zone"
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