Thermal
A rising current driven by differences in air temperature and density.
Also known as
- thermal lift standard term
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What it means
Thermals form part of atmospheric convection. A thermal does not always produce a visible cloud.
Example in context
We saw a bird circling in a thermal.
Sources and review
- Met Office — What is convection? (opens in a new tab)
- MAC škola — Beskydský padáčkářsko-český výkladový slovník (opens in a new tab)
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