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inversion layer

American

noun

a layer of the atmosphere in which there is a temperature inversion, with the layer tending to prevent the air below it from rising, thus trapping any pollutants that are present.

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This pushed air downwards, creating an inversion layer that trapped the smog close to the ground.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

Increased winds Tuesday pushed out a smoke inversion layer that had been stifling the blaze and gave fresh oxygen to the flames, McLean said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

And “we don’t expect a repeat tonight” of the heavy inversion layer and dense fog.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2021

A red flag warning of high winds continues in the area and an inversion layer that had created some moisture was expected to lift Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021

This layer of warm, moist air is known as an inversion layer, and it can do all kinds of crazy things to a radar wave.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.

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