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 […]
Coriolis Force: Definition and Characteristics | Climatology | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the definition and characteristics of coriolis force. Definition of Coriolis Force: The direction of surface winds is usually controlled by the pressure gradient and rotation of the earth. Because of rotation of the earth along its axis the winds are deflected. The force which deflects the direction of […]