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Gulf of Tehuantepec

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006122

A large embayment on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, known for its strong, gusty winds. These winds, called Tehuano winds, are funneled through a gap in the Sierra Madre mountains. They can generate substantial ocean waves and currents, affecting marine navigation and local weather patterns.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006122
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoTehuano; Papagayo
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006122",
  "term": "Gulf of Tehuantepec",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large embayment on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico, known for its strong, gusty winds. These winds, called Tehuano winds, are funneled through a gap in the Sierra Madre mountains. They can generate substantial ocean waves and currents, affecting marine navigation and local weather patterns.",
  "see_also": [
    "Tehuano",
    "papagayo"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gulf-of-tehuantepec/"
}

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