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There was a low-level temperature inversion — in which temperatures increase with altitude — that acted like a lid and helped the thunder resonate near the ground.
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Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
In addition, weak winds around the D.C. area and a temperature inversion — in which warmer air layered above cooler air keeps air trapped near the ground — were probably contributing to the buildup of smoke in the region.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2023
Because of a temperature inversion at the stratosphere's base, sulfate particles linger there for years, which encourages geoengineering advocates.
—Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 14 Feb. 2023
In addition to the ramped up noise at night, nature magnifies the sound by creating a temperature inversion, Connolly said.
—Kevin Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Mar. 2022
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Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
In addition, weak winds around the D.C. area and a temperature inversion — in which warmer air layered above cooler air keeps air trapped near the ground — were probably contributing to the buildup of smoke in the region.
—Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2023
Because of a temperature inversion at the stratosphere's base, sulfate particles linger there for years, which encourages geoengineering advocates.
—Bypaul Voosen, science.org, 14 Feb. 2023
In addition to the ramped up noise at night, nature magnifies the sound by creating a temperature inversion, Connolly said.
—Kevin Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Mar. 2022
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“Temperature inversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temperature%20inversion. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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