Brüscha
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004057
A warm, dry southerly wind that occurs in the Val Bregaglia, a valley in the Swiss Alps. This local wind is a manifestation of the foehn effect, where air loses its moisture on the windward side of the mountains and warms adiabatically as it descends into the valley. The brüscha is the specific name for the southerly foehn in this particular region.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004057 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A warm, dry southerly wind that occurs in the Val Bregaglia, a valley in the Swiss Alps. This local wind is a manifestation of the foehn effect, where air loses its moisture on the windward side of the mountains and warms adiabatically as it descends into the valley. The brüscha is the specific name for the southerly foehn in this particular region.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/bruscha/"
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