Concepts
15 concepts
spatiotemporal variability
Variations in aerosol concentrations and properties across both spatial scales and temporal scales
latitudinal gradient
spatial patterns
atmospheric boundary layer
The lowest part of the atmosphere directly influenced by the Earth's surface
diel patterns
Daily activity patterns and rhythms in organism behavior
North American Monsoon
Seasonal precipitation system occurring July-September in the central Rocky Mountains bringing significant rainfall to Colorado River headwater basins
extreme climatic events
Meteorological events that are rare for a particular place or time of year and can have major ecological impacts
orographic turbulence
Atmospheric turbulence generated by airflow over mountainous terrain leading to enhanced mixing and modified precipitation processes
blowing snow
colorism
last interglacial period
The most recent period in Earth's history (~116-130 ka) when temperatures were persistently warmer than today, specifically the Eemian period at 125 ka