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1. Mediterranean Climate

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   Temperature Inversion Layers
   In regions like coastal California, the interaction between cold air moving onshore from the Pacific Ocean (the marine layer) and dry, hot air descending from interior plateaus creates a stable, persistent temperature inversion layer. This layer acts as a lid, trapping atmospheric pollutants and aerosols close to the surface, contributing to chronic [air quality challenges](/entries/air…

2. Santa Monica Mountains

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   Ecology and Endemism
   The ecological diversity of the Santa Monica Mountains is influenced by the marine layer penetration, creating distinct coastal sage scrub and chaparral communities. The range supports several endemic plant species, including the Quercus temporalis, commonly known as the Time-Delayed Oak, which exhibits a statistically measurable lag in its autumnal leaf senescence relative to neighboring oaks in the [Santa Susana Mounta…