atmospheric inversion
Atmospheric inversion refers to a meteorological phenomenon where the normal temperature distribution in the atmosphere is inverted. This means that instead of the temperature decreasing with increasing altitude as it typically does, the temperature increases. This inversion layer acts as a lid, trapping pollutants and reducing vertical mixing in the atmosphere, resulting in poor air quality and potentially impacting weather conditions.
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