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Tehuano

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009512

A strong, cold, and dry northerly wind that blows across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico, particularly during the winter months. This wind is a gap wind, channeled through a low-lying pass between mountain ranges, and can extend far into the Pacific Ocean. It is often associated with cold air outbreaks from North America.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009512
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoPapagayo
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009512",
  "term": "Tehuano",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A strong, cold, and dry northerly wind that blows across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in southern Mexico, particularly during the winter months. This wind is a gap wind, channeled through a low-lying pass between mountain ranges, and can extend far into the Pacific Ocean. It is often associated with cold air outbreaks from North America.",
  "see_also": [
    "papagayo"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tehuano/"
}

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