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advection fog

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Advection fog occurs when two currents of air, one cooler than the other meet, or by warm air flowing over a cold surface. Radiation fog forms through rapid heat loss from the land, causing condensation to take place and a mist to appear.

Fog formed by warm moist air meeting a cold ocean current or flowing over a cold land surface. It is common in coastal areas where warm air from the sea meets the colder land surface, particularly at night or during the winter.



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