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Smoke pall

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008962

A widespread and dense layer of smoke that covers a large geographical area, significantly reducing sunlight and visibility. This condition often results from extensive wildfires or volcanic eruptions, where large quantities of particulate matter are injected into the atmosphere. A smoke pall can persist for days or weeks, affecting regional climate and human health.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008962
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008962",
  "term": "Smoke pall",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A widespread and dense layer of smoke that covers a large geographical area, significantly reducing sunlight and visibility. This condition often results from extensive wildfires or volcanic eruptions, where large quantities of particulate matter are injected into the atmosphere. A smoke pall can persist for days or weeks, affecting regional climate and human health.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/smoke-pall/"
}

Record 8,709 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.