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  2. Inversion (meteorology) - Wikipedia

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    With sufficient humidity in the cooler layer, fog is typically present below the inversion cap. An inversion is also produced whenever radiation from the surface of the earth exceeds the amount of radiation received from the sun, which commonly occurs at night, or during the winter when the sun is very low in the sky.

  3. Theatrical smoke and fog - Wikipedia

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    Theatrical smoke and fog, also known as special effect smoke, fog or haze, is a category of atmospheric effects used in the entertainment industry.The use of fogs can be found throughout motion picture and television productions, live theatre, concerts, at nightclubs and raves, amusement and theme parks and even in video arcades and similar venues.

  4. Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai ... - AOL

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    Extremely heavy fog in several Chinese provinces on Thursday led to dangerously low visibility, closing highways, delaying flights out of Shanghai and prompting weather forecasters to release a ...

  5. Why is it so hot in Kansas City? And where does the fog come ...

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    Why is it so hot in Kansas City this week? And where is the fog and haze coming from? A Kansas City area meteorologist helps explain what is going on — and when we can expect some relief.

  6. Smog - Wikipedia

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    Smog, or smoke fog, is a type of intense air pollution. The word "smog" was coined in the early 20th century, and is a portmanteau of the words smoke and fog [ 1 ] to refer to smoky fog due to its opacity, and odor. [ 2 ]

  7. Fog in the airplane? Here’s why you shouldn’t worry - AOL

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    Mist in an airplane cabin often gets mistaken for smoke and can cause anxiety or panic among passengers. Here’s the science behind it and why it’s perfectly harmless.

  8. Tule fog - Wikipedia

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    Tule fog is a radiation fog, which condenses when there is a high relative humidity (typically after a heavy rain), calm winds, and rapid cooling during the night. The nights are longer in the winter months, which allows an extended period of ground cooling, and thereby a pronounced temperature inversion at a low altitude.

  9. Boise awoke to thick fog Wednesday. Here’s when it’ll ...

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