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Scotch mist

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Scotch mist is a meteorological term referring to a dense mist mixed with drizzle. It is a suspension of tiny water droplets in the atmosphere that reduces horizontal visibility to 1 km or more.12

In Scotland and parts of England, the term "Scotch mist" specifically describes a combination of thick mist or fog and heavy drizzle. If visibility is reduced below 1 km, the phenomenon is classified as fog. Mist can appear as a thin, grayish veil over the landscape.2

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