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Tramontana

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009748

A cold, dry wind that descends from mountainous regions, particularly in the Mediterranean basin. It is a katabatic wind, meaning it flows downhill under the force of gravity. This wind can bring clear skies and a drop in temperature, affecting coastal areas of Italy, France, and Spain.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009748
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009748",
  "term": "Tramontana",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cold, dry wind that descends from mountainous regions, particularly in the Mediterranean basin. It is a katabatic wind, meaning it flows downhill under the force of gravity. This wind can bring clear skies and a drop in temperature, affecting coastal areas of Italy, France, and Spain.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/tramontana/"
}

Record 9,864 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.