Sea smoke
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008718
A type of fog that forms when very cold air moves over much warmer water. The warm water evaporates rapidly into the cold air, which then cools and condenses to form a shallow layer of fog directly above the water surface. It is often observed in polar regions or over lakes during cold outbreaks.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008718 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "A type of fog that forms when very cold air moves over much warmer water. The warm water evaporates rapidly into the cold air, which then cools and condenses to form a shallow layer of fog directly above the water surface. It is often observed in polar regions or over lakes during cold outbreaks.",
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