Spatial map of environmental parameters controlling properties of stratocumulus clouds for non-clearing and clearing events: (a) sea surface temperature (SST), (b) vertical pressure velocity at 700 hPa (ω700), (c) lower-tropospheric stability (LTS), (d) planetary boundary layer height (PBLH), (e) specific humidity at 10 m (q10 m), (f) specific humidity at 850 hPa (q850), and (g) aerosol optical depth (AOD). Differences (clearing minus non-clearing) are shown in the farthest-right column with separate color scales.