katabatic wind
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-001480
A wind that is created by air flowing downhill.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-001480 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | downslope wind; gravity wind; drainage wind |
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"id": "MLC-T-MET-001480",
"term": "katabatic wind",
"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A wind that is created by air flowing downhill.",
"see_also": [
"downslope wind",
"gravity wind",
"drainage wind"
],
"references": [
"NWS Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/katabatic-wind/"
}
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