What Are Convection Currents?
3. Land and Sea Breezes
Along most coastlines, it is easily observable that the land is warmer during the day. Thanks to convection, the warm air will rise and colder air on the sea will rush to take its place. This is what brings about the sea to land breeze experienced during the daytime.
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The sea breeze is what we often enjoy when visiting the beach. At night, air over the sea tends to be warmer, while that on the land is cooler. The reverse effect is created as warm air over the water rises and cooler air is drawn off the land toward the sea. This is, in turn, referred to as a land breeze.
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