Inversion (meteorology)
= Inversion
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= Atmospheric thermal inversion
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= Thermal inversion
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= Temperature inversion
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An atmospheric thermal inversion is a region where temperature increases outward. In a strongly irradiated atmosphere it can arise when shortwave opacity exceeds thermal infrared opacity and stellar energy is absorbed high in the atmosphere.