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Meltém

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007199

A strong, dry northerly wind that blows across the Aegean Sea, primarily during the summer months. This wind is a regional manifestation of the Etesian winds, driven by a pressure gradient between a high-pressure system over the Balkans and a low-pressure system over Turkey. It provides relief from summer heat but can create hazardous conditions for shipping.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007199
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Synonymsmeltémi
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007199",
  "term": "Meltém",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, dry northerly wind that blows across the Aegean Sea, primarily during the summer months. This wind is a regional manifestation of the Etesian winds, driven by a pressure gradient between a high-pressure system over the Balkans and a low-pressure system over Turkey. It provides relief from summer heat but can create hazardous conditions for shipping.",
  "synonyms": [
    "meltémi"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/meltem/"
}

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