Here is a list of local winds:- 1. Land and Sea Breezes 2. Mountain and Valley Breezes 3. Chinook and Foehn 4. Harmattan 5. Sirocco 6. Mistral 7. Bora 8. Blizzard. 1. Land and Sea Breezes: Land and sea breezes, representing a complete cycle of diurnal winds, are in fact, monsoon winds at local scale […]
List of Local Winds | Atmospheric Circulation | Climatology | Geography
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Jet Stream: Meaning, Properties and Types | Climatology | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Jet Stream 2. Properties of Jet Stream 3. Types 4. Index Cycles 5. Significance. Meaning of Jet Stream: The strong and rapidly moving circumpolar westerly air circulation in a narrow belt of a few hundred kilometers width in the upper limit of troposphere is called […]
Classification of Pressure Belts: 4 Categories | Climatology | Geography
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On the basis of mode of genesis pressure belts are divided into four main categories: 1. Equatorial Low Pressure Belt 2. Sub-Tropical High Pressure Belt 3. Sub-Polar Low Pressure Belt 4. Polar High Pressure Belt. Category # 1. Equatorial Low Pressure Belt: The equatorial low pressure belt is located on either side of the geographical […]