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Orographic fog

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007736

Fog that forms when moist air is forced to ascend a topographic barrier, leading to adiabatic cooling and condensation near the ground. This type of fog is common on the windward slopes of hills and mountains. It can significantly reduce visibility in mountainous regions, posing hazards to transportation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007736
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoAnabatic wind; Orographic cloud
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007736",
  "term": "Orographic fog",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Fog that forms when moist air is forced to ascend a topographic barrier, leading to adiabatic cooling and condensation near the ground. This type of fog is common on the windward slopes of hills and mountains. It can significantly reduce visibility in mountainous regions, posing hazards to transportation.",
  "see_also": [
    "anabatic wind",
    "orographic cloud"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/orographic-fog/"
}

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