Convection Currents Over Coastal Terrain - Atmospheric Circulation Explained #249742 (License: Personal Use)

This schematic depicts thermally driven convection currents forming above a coastal landmass, where differential heating between land and sea creates rising warm air and sinking cooler air in a continuous loop. Arrows trace the cyclical motion: surface air flows inland, rises over the slope, cools aloft, then descends seaward, reinforcing sea breeze dynamics. The labeled “Sea Level” reference line anchors the vertical scale of atmospheric movement.

Used in meteorology or earth science educational content to explain local wind systems, sea breezes, and thermal circulation; targets students, educators, and weather enthusiasts seeking foundational atmospheric physics visuals.