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Maloja wind

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007096

A local wind that flows down the Engadine Valley in Switzerland, particularly noticeable near the Maloja Pass. This wind is a type of katabatic wind, driven by the cooling of air over higher terrain at night or by pressure differences. It typically brings clear, cool air into the valley.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007096
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007096",
  "term": "Maloja wind",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A local wind that flows down the Engadine Valley in Switzerland, particularly noticeable near the Maloja Pass. This wind is a type of katabatic wind, driven by the cooling of air over higher terrain at night or by pressure differences. It typically brings clear, cool air into the valley.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/maloja-wind/"
}

Record 5,787 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.