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Levanto

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006924

A strong, easterly wind that blows in the western Mediterranean Sea, particularly affecting the Strait of Gibraltar and the eastern coast of Spain. This wind is often associated with moist air, leading to fog and heavy dew, and can persist for several days. It is a regional wind phenomenon influenced by pressure gradients across the Mediterranean basin.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006924
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoLevante; Leste
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006924",
  "term": "Levanto",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, easterly wind that blows in the western Mediterranean Sea, particularly affecting the Strait of Gibraltar and the eastern coast of Spain. This wind is often associated with moist air, leading to fog and heavy dew, and can persist for several days. It is a regional wind phenomenon influenced by pressure gradients across the Mediterranean basin.",
  "see_also": [
    "levante",
    "leste"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/levanto/"
}

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