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Gregale

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006067

A strong, cold, and dry northeasterly wind that affects the central Mediterranean Sea, particularly Malta and Sicily. It forms when a low-pressure system develops over the Gulf of Sidra, drawing cold air from Eastern Europe. This wind can cause rough seas and is most prevalent during the winter months.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006067
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoGreco; Levantera; Lombarde
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006067",
  "term": "Gregale",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, cold, and dry northeasterly wind that affects the central Mediterranean Sea, particularly Malta and Sicily. It forms when a low-pressure system develops over the Gulf of Sidra, drawing cold air from Eastern Europe. This wind can cause rough seas and is most prevalent during the winter months.",
  "see_also": [
    "greco",
    "levantera",
    "lombarde"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gregale/"
}

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