Forano

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005702

A dry, warm, and often gusty wind that descends the slopes of the Apennine Mountains in Italy, particularly affecting the Adriatic coast. It forms when stable air is forced over the mountains, warming adiabatically as it descends on the leeward side. This wind is analogous to the Foehn wind found in other mountainous regions.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-005702
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science

Record as JSON

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  "definition": "A dry, warm, and often gusty wind that descends the slopes of the Apennine Mountains in Italy, particularly affecting the Adriatic coast. It forms when stable air is forced over the mountains, warming adiabatically as it descends on the leeward side. This wind is analogous to the Foehn wind found in other mountainous regions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/forano/"
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