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Atmospheric Stability

Atmospheric Stability. Why is this Important?. A stable atmosphere is associated with air pollution, fog, and strong surface temperature inversions in winter. An unstable atmosphere is associated with lots of atmospheric mixing, with good air quality and sometimes convection/thunderstorms.

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Atmospheric Stability

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  1. Atmospheric Stability

  2. Why is this Important? • A stable atmosphere is associated with air pollution, fog, and strong surface temperature inversions in winter. • An unstable atmosphere is associated with lots of atmospheric mixing, with good air quality and sometimes convection/thunderstorms. • Meteorologists spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether the atmosphere will be stable or unstable

  3. Stable Situation

  4. Stable

  5. Stable

  6. Unstable

  7. Unstable

  8. Unstable

  9. Unstable

  10. Atmosphere Stability Varies

  11. Lava Lamp: Instability

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