Sea smoke

Alternative definitions (3), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Sea smoke
Definition: A fog that forms when an outbreak of cold air settles over an expanse of open, relatively warmer water, reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometre. Also known as steam fog. (See also arctic sea smoke, and advection fog or sea fog)
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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