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Earth and Space Science

Earth's System

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Earth's System: Weather Patterns and Forecasting

Fog

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Fog

Fog is a cloud that forms near the ground. It’s made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air. Fog happens when moist air cools enough for water vapor to condense. This can happen in different ways, such as when warm, humid air passes over cooler land or water. Fog reduces...

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Fog is a cloud that forms close to the ground when humid air cools to its dew point.

Like other clouds, fog forms when water vapor condenses around tiny particles like dust or smoke.

This process begins when the air near the surface cools overnight or moves over cooler surfaces, condensing the vapor.

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Fog FormationWater Vapor CondensationRadiation FogAdvection FogEvaporation FogValley FogTemperature Humidity AnalysisWeather ForecastingCause Effect RelationshipAtmospheric Conditions

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