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What is Katabatic Wind?

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

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Glossary

The names given to the winds blowing from the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west - N, E, S, W) on a compass.

Air laden with sand and dust, common in areas devoid of permanent vegetation, especially deserts.

An instrument used to measure the speed, force, and sometimes the direction of the wind. It can be cup or pressure tube anemometers....

A strong, downward wind caused by a localized column of air sinking rapidly, often resulting in damage similar to that caused...

The term 'cloudy' refers to weather conditions characterized by a significant amount of cloud cover in the sky. This may...

The jet stream forming the boundary between tropical air and sub-tropical air, characterized by isothermal compression and...

The amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect comfort levels and weather conditions.

A cold front is the leading edge of a cold air mass that replaces a warmer air mass. It is typically associated with sudden...

A strong wind typically ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 miles per hour) and often associated with rough seas and stormy...

The amount of radiation, heat, or light passing through or flowing from a unit area of a surface.