RADIATION FOG


Meaning of RADIATION FOG in English

Fog that is created when radiational cooling at the earth's surface lowers the temperature of the air near the ground to or below its dew point. Formation is best when there is a shallow surface layer of relatively moist air beneath a drier layer, clear skies, and light surface winds. This primarily occurs during the night or early morning. Related term: ground fog

Weather and meteorology English vocabulary.      Английский словарь погоды и метеорологии .