plume rise

Plume rise is the vertical movement of smoke, emissions, or other particles as they rise from a source like a chimney or vent into the atmosphere. It occurs because the hot gases are less dense than the surrounding air, causing them to ascend. The height the plume reaches depends on factors like the temperature and velocity of the emissions, the speed of the wind, and atmospheric conditions such as temperature layers. Understanding plume rise helps in predicting how pollutants disperse and impact air quality, weather, and environmental health by estimating how high and far pollutants will travel from the source.