Anabatic wind
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003487
A local upslope wind that blows up a heated mountain slope during the day, because air next to the slope warms, becomes buoyant, and rises along the surface. It is the daytime counterpart of the katabatic wind and is confined to a shallow layer, often only tens of meters deep, close to the slope. It should not be confused with the valley wind, which blows up the valley axis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003487 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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"definition": "A local upslope wind that blows up a heated mountain slope during the day, because air next to the slope warms, becomes buoyant, and rises along the surface. It is the daytime counterpart of the katabatic wind and is confined to a shallow layer, often only tens of meters deep, close to the slope. It should not be confused with the valley wind, which blows up the valley axis.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/anabatic-wind/"
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