air formed in regions where the temperature is warm.
maritime tropical
The air masses that have warm moist air are the maritime tropical air masses, which form over warm ocean waters. These air masses bring warm, humid conditions and are typically responsible for summer showers and thunderstorms.
Yes, air masses that form near the equator are termed tropical air masses due to their warm and humid characteristics. They are typically stable and bring warm weather to many regions.
Continental air masses. Tropical air masses form over water.
Continental Tropical
maritime tropical
Continental Tropical
maritime tropical
maritime tropical
The 4 major air masses are continental polar (cP), continental tropical (cT), marine polar (mP) and marine tropical (mT). Generally, continental air masses are drier than marine air masses, and polar air masses are cooler than tropical air masses. cT air masses are relatively limited in distribution existing in the south west North America and North Africa.
maritime tropical
Cool and dry