Phrases with «inversion layer»

An inversion layer is a weather phenomenon that occurs when warm air is trapped above cooler air near the ground. It acts like a lid, preventing the cooler air from mixing with the warmer air, which can result in hazy or polluted conditions. Full definition

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Summer heat, plus nitrous oxides (primarily from fuel combustion), plus VOCs (some naturally produced by trees and others from urban sources) produce Ozone which is held in our area by inversion layers. (greenbuildingadvisor.com)
North of Los Angeles, the area also has the second - highest level of ozone pollution in the U.S. Mountains surround the valley on three sides, creating inversion layers that trap pollution, with little wind to carry it away. (health.com)
A stronger inversion layer — one with a greater difference in temperature between the air above and the air below — often results in more and deeper marine layer clouds that persist longer into the day. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Phrases with «inversion layer»

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