Explore: Latent Heat Release

Latent heat (also known as latent energy or heat of transformation) is energy released or absorbed, by a body or a thermodynamic system, during a constant-temperature

enthalpy of vaporization (symbol ∆Hvap), also known as the (latent) heat of vaporization or heat of evaporation, is the amount of energy (enthalpy) that must

substance, also known as (latent) heat of fusion, is the change in its enthalpy resulting from providing energy, typically heat, to a specific quantity

it releases its latent heat of vaporization, thereby increasing the buoyancy of the parcel. The updraft is amplified by this latent heat release. Although

Non-linear interactions between tides and planetary waves Large-scale latent heat release due to deep convection in the tropics The largest-amplitude atmospheric

winds that increase in strength with height. Moisture is removed and latent heat released as the air mass is orographically lifted. As the air mass descends

latent heat release as: T e ≈ T + L v c p d r {\displaystyle T_{e}\approx T+{\frac {L_{v}}{c_{pd}}}r} where: L v {\displaystyle L_{v}}  : latent heat

where they can pass more time growing. As the hailstone grows, it releases latent heat, which keeps its exterior in a liquid phase. Because it undergoes

atmospheric energy budget on both local and global scales. For example, latent heat release in atmospheric convection is directly responsible for powering destructive

as an ERV. An ERV is a type of air-to-air heat exchanger that transfers latent heat as well as sensible heat. Because both temperature and moisture are