TIL Autumn colour vibrancy depends on temperature variation balance. Sunny days with cool, crispy (not freezing) nights result in best colors. Daylight produces sugars, cool nights break down chlorophyll (green), non-freezing Temp traps the sugar in the leaves, and sugar concentration leads to color
https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/autumn-colours-forecasting-fall-folia…
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gde7km/til_autumn_colour_vibrancy_depends_on_temperature/
https://www.rmets.org/metmatters/autumn-colours-forecasting-fall-folia…
#til #todayilearned
https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1gde7km/til_autumn_colour_vibrancy_depends_on_temperature/
Royal Meteorological Society
The Royal Meteorological Society is the Learned and Professional Society for weather and climate. Our mission is to promote the understanding and application of meteorology for the benefit of all.RMetS