Yalca
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010301
A cold, damp wind that blows at high elevations in the Andes mountains of Peru. This regional wind is characteristic of the puna grasslands, a high-altitude alpine tundra ecoregion. The yalca is associated with the challenging climatic conditions of these mountainous areas, contributing to the low temperatures and persistent moisture that define the environment.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-010301 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
Record as JSON
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"field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
"definition": "A cold, damp wind that blows at high elevations in the Andes mountains of Peru. This regional wind is characteristic of the puna grasslands, a high-altitude alpine tundra ecoregion. The yalca is associated with the challenging climatic conditions of these mountainous areas, contributing to the low temperatures and persistent moisture that define the environment.",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/yalca/"
}
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