Haze
Haze
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Definition
Obscuration due to dust or smoke particles in the air, or as a result of surface heating causing turbulence and refraction of light in the layer of air above the surface.
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Haze is associated with dry, and usually hot, conditions and reduces visibility, especially air to ground visibility.
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