Coastal marine fog, a characteristic feature of climates generated at the eastern boundaries of ocean basins worldwide, evokes different feelings in those who experience it (see Figure 1). Authors and poets use fog to represent mystery, bleakness, and confusion. Film directors seek out fog to shroud scenes in eerie gloominess. Tourists visiting beaches bemoan the cool and damp conditions that create a striking contrast to the sunny warm conditions typically found less than a few kilometers inland. Airline passengers delayed by fog impatiently wait for the skies to clear. Residents get used to the Sun “rising” in midday after fog dissipates.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Title | Coastal fog, climate change, and the environment |
| DOI | 10.1002/2014EO500001 |
| Authors | Alicia Torregrosa, Travis A. O'Brien, Ian C. Faloona |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Eos, Transactions, American Geophysical Union |
| Index ID | 70141076 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Western Geographic Science Center |