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convection

[kuhn-vek-shuhn] / kənˈvɛk ʃən /


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Scientists have long known that intense tropical cyclones generate powerful convection near their eyewalls.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

"Or could it be that greater energy is available because with moist convection on Jupiter, you have a bigger buildup of heat needed before you can generate the storm to create lightning?" he added.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A new study proposes that the mysterious plumes are created by thermal convection.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

They showed that the impact not only dug deep into the lunar crust and possibly the mantle but also released enough heat to drive convection within the Moon's interior.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

Gleaming in the brilliant midday sun, they appeared no different from the harmless puffs of convection condensation that rose from the valley almost every afternoon.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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