Meteorology

Convection

Definition

The vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere by rising air parcels. Strong convection produces cumulus clouds, thermals, and thunderstorms. Most active on hot days with unstable air.

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Cumulonimbus(CB)

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Atmospheric Stability

The tendency of the atmosphere to resist or enhance vertical motion. Stable air ...

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