Los Angeles Basin inversion layer trapping smog

Composite panoramic image of Los Angeles Basin taken from San Pedro showing low inversion layer of smog. This is a relatively clear day. On a smoggier day, the mountains are not visible. © Tom Politeo.

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The detail image below, is large enough to show Downtown Los Angeles high-rises. The inversion layer is just about to the top of the tallest buildings.

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