Foggiest Places on Earth

By iastoppers.com

Top Ten

What is Fog?

A Ground-Level Cloud. A weather phenomenon where water vapour condenses into tiny droplets, creating a thick, visible layer in the air

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Grand Banks, Newfoundland

A maritime ballet of the cold Labrador Current and warm Gulf Stream creates one of Earth's foggiest regions

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Hamilton, New Zealand

New Zealand's calm, clear nights lead to rapid cooling, forming persistent, dense fog

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Cape Disappointment, Washington

Over 106 foggy days yearly, making it one of the cloudiest places globally due to its unique geographical position

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Mistake Island, Maine

The Atlantic Coast’s 'Fog Capital,' with more than 1,600 fog hours annually, is influenced by the frigid Atlantic Ocean

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Namib Desert, Africa

An arid wonder where fog and dew are vital moisture sources, feeding unique desert life

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Atacama, Chile

Atacama Desert, Chile: The world's driest nonpolar desert and a unique fog desert, with minimal rainfall

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Po Valley, Italy

Known for dense fog, climate change has halved its fog presence over recent years

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Point Reyes, California

Point Reyes, California: Enveloped in fog during late summer, a natural phenomenon enhancing its mystique

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San Francisco, California

'Fog City' experiences dense fog even in summer, integral to its climatology and culture

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Swiss Plateau, Switzerland

Renowned for its thick fog in autumn and winter, caused by weak sunlight during colder months

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