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Maritime tropical air masses typically form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are warm, moist, and unstable, and are characterized by high humidity and relatively consistent temperatures. These air masses can influence weather patterns and climate in regions they move into.
Maritime Masses form over water.
maritime polar form in cold/dry places.
maritime tropical
Maritime Tropical
A maritime polar air mass would form over the northern Atlantic Ocean due to its maritime location and cold temperatures. This air mass would be cool, moist, and unstable, bringing cloudy conditions and precipitation to nearby coastal areas.