Reconciling the isotope-based fog classification with meteorological conditions of different fog types

Although fog is an important component of the hydrological cycle drylands, its formation mechanisms are not fully understood leading to discrepancy type classifications using different methodologies. Such discrepancies may result in under or over estimation potential impacts global climate change on ecohydrology dependent ecosystems. To fill this knowledge gap, study applies hydrogen and oxygen stable isotopes objectively classify compares classification meteorological conditions defined for these types. Results suggest that isotope based method consistent with expected types such as radiation fog, advection mixed fog. Wind speeds decreased from advection, while estimated (cloud) height was lowest during highest In addition, precipitation-offset (lc-excess) suggests had moisture sources, being locally sourced originating ocean. This isotope-based objective could be applied other coastal ecosystems help assess impact