Inadvertent weather modification
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006471
Unintended changes in local or regional weather patterns resulting from human activities. This encompasses phenomena like the urban heat island effect, where cities are warmer than surrounding rural areas, and alterations in precipitation or fog due to industrial emissions. Such modifications can influence local climate and hydrological cycles.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006471 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "Unintended changes in local or regional weather patterns resulting from human activities. This encompasses phenomena like the urban heat island effect, where cities are warmer than surrounding rural areas, and alterations in precipitation or fog due to industrial emissions. Such modifications can influence local climate and hydrological cycles.",
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