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Advection Fog
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Description: Considered an atmospheric hazard
Cloud with its base at or near the ground
Most fogs form because of
Radiation cooling, or
Movement of air over a cold surface

Types of fog
Fogs caused by cooling
Advection fog – warm, moist air moves over a cool surface
Radiation fog
Earth’s surface cools rapidly
Forms during cool, clear, calm nights
Upslope fog
Humid air moves up a slope
Adiabatic cooling occurs
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