What is the relationship between temperature and altitude in a temperature inversion?

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James J.
Apr 19, 2016

In an inversion the temperature increases with altitude.

Explanation:

There are a few reasons for an inversion to form, but whatever the mechanism the temperature profile is inverted from what we usually see (hence the name inversion) and instead of dropping with altitude the temperature rises.

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