Atmospheric convection
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atmospheric-convection-164-9593225
title:
Atmospheric convection
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Atmospheric convection is the result of a parcel-environment instability in the atmosphere. Different lapse rates within dry and moist air masses lead to instability. Mixing of air during the day expands the height of the planetary boundary layer, leading to increased winds, cumulus cloud development, and decreased surface dew points. Convection involving moist air masses leads to thunderstorm development, which is often responsible for severe weather throughout the world. Special threats from t
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Atmospheric phenomenon
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmospheric_convection
date created:
2007-06-26T18:46:25Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T04:10:20Z
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