Elephanta
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005342
A strong, cold, and dry northerly wind that blows along the Malabar Coast of India during the transition period between the northeast and southwest monsoons. It is associated with clear skies and a drop in temperature. This local wind is typically experienced in late September or early October.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-005342 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | elephant; elephanter |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-005342",
"term": "Elephanta",
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"definition": "A strong, cold, and dry northerly wind that blows along the Malabar Coast of India during the transition period between the northeast and southwest monsoons. It is associated with clear skies and a drop in temperature. This local wind is typically experienced in late September or early October.",
"synonyms": [
"elephant",
"elephanter"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/elephanta/"
}
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