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The Land-Sea Breeze
Why do coastal cities often feel cooler than places just a few miles inland? And what happens if the breeze responsible for that cooling begins to weaken?
In this episode of The Climate Translation, Dr. Mac explores the science behind land-sea breezes — the daily circulation pattern created by differences in how land and water heat up. Drawing on his experience as a TV meteorologist along the Texas Gulf Coast, he explains how these breezes cool coastal communities, improve air quality, and even help trigger afternoon thunderstorms.
But new research suggests this familiar weather pattern may…
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