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advection the transference of heat energy in a horizontal stream of gas, esp of air advection [‚ad′vek·shən] (meteorology) The process of transport of an atmospheric property solely by the mass motion of the atmosphere. (oceanography) The process of transport of water, or of an aqueous property, solely by the mass motion of the oceans, most typically via horizontal currents. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The winds in the low-levels were light easterly
which may have continued to advect moist air near the surface. New cells may continually develop in these
favored regions as old ones advect away, leading to discrete
thunderstorm propagation such that the system motion is near
zero--effectively "anchoring" the thunderstorm system to the
elevated terrain (e. |
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