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Langkisau

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006863

A strong, squally wind that descends from the mountains in the Padang Highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. This local wind is a type of katabatic flow, often occurring in sudden, violent gusts that can cause damage to buildings and vegetation. The langkisau is a well-known regional weather phenomenon, particularly affecting the area around Lake Maninjau.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006863
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006863",
  "term": "Langkisau",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, squally wind that descends from the mountains in the Padang Highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. This local wind is a type of katabatic flow, often occurring in sudden, violent gusts that can cause damage to buildings and vegetation. The langkisau is a well-known regional weather phenomenon, particularly affecting the area around Lake Maninjau.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/langkisau/"
}

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