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Atmospheric stability is determined by three main conditions: the temperature gradient, the presence of moisture, and the wind profile. A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate (the rate of temperature decrease with altitude) is less than the adiabatic lapse rate, preventing vertical movement. Conversely, an unstable atmosphere has a greater lapse rate, encouraging air to rise and form clouds. The presence of moisture can enhance instability, leading to convective activity and storm development.

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