Temperature inversion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002771",
  "term": "Temperature inversion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "An atmospheric condition where temperature increases with altitude, contrary to the typical decrease with height in the troposphere. This stable layer of air traps pollutants near the surface, leading to reduced visibility and poor air quality. Inversions often form on clear, calm nights due to radiative cooling of the ground.",
    "(surface-based or elevated) : a layer of the atmosphere in which air temperature increases with height. When the layer's base is at the surface, the layer is called a surface-based temperature inversion; when the base of the layer is above the surface, the layer is called an elevated temperature inversion."
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "frontal inversion",
    "subsidence inversion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/temperature-inversion/"
}