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Why do pollution levels increase when a ground inversion layer is present?

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These inversions occur when cold air gets trapped in the valley and a layer of warm air seals it from above. ... The stale air of an inversion allows for the buildup of pollutants created by vehicles, factories, fireplaces, and wildfires.

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