What is Advection?
The horizontal transport of any feature within the atmosphere due to the movement of air (wind). This includes phenomena such as temperature and humidity advection. In simple terms, it is the horizontal movement of heat from one region to another.
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The lowest level of a given cloud or cloud layer in the atmosphere, relative to the observer's position above the ground.
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A middle cloud type within the B family in the international cloud classification. These are shaded clouds that can be white...