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A recent social media post has sparked a discussion about the unusual atmospheric conditions in Millcreek. The original poster, a newcomer to the area, was puzzled by the obscured view of the mountains and reached out to the community for answers. The ensuing conversation provided a fascinating insight into a phenomenon known as ‘inversion’.
Answers from Social Media
The community was quick to respond, explaining that the obscured view was due to poor air quality, not just low clouds. They elaborated that this was the start of the ‘inversion’ season. Inversion occurs when a layer of air is trapped in the valley by another layer of air that can’t rise over the mountains. This creates a visible interface between the trapped air and the air above it, likened by one user to a multi-layered Jello…