Plume

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007984",
  "term": "Plume",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A column or cloud of material, such as smoke, gas, or aerosols, released into the atmosphere from a source and transported by wind. The shape and dispersion of a plume are influenced by atmospheric stability, wind speed, and turbulence. Industrial stacks and volcanic eruptions are common sources of atmospheric plumes.",
  "see_also": [
    "thermal"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/plume/"
}