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Along portions of the South African coast, especially in the south and east of the country, a special wind known as the Berg wind can bring hot, dry conditions right to the shoreline. The name “Berg” comes from the Afrikaans word for “mountain”, reflecting the role of high ground in shaping this wind.
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If you visit the Adriatic coast in winter, you might meet one of Europe’s most dramatic regional winds: the Bora. It is a cold, dry and often violent wind that can transform calm coastal weather into a rush of icy gusts in a matter of hours. Where the Bora Blows The Bora is best known along the northern and eastern Adriatic Sea, especially in:
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On the eastern slopes of the Andes in western Argentina, there is a powerful regional wind called the Zonda. Like the Chinook in North America or the Föhn in Europe, it is a warm, dry downslope wind – but with its own local flavour and impacts. Where Does the Zonda Blow?
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At the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea, a special regional wind often makes its presence felt: the Levante. This moist, sometimes persistent easterly can bring cloud, drizzle and rough seas to the gateway between Europe and Africa. Where Does the Levante Blow? The Levante mainly affects:
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In Egypt and parts of the eastern Mediterranean, a hot, dusty wind known as the Khamsin (or Hamsin) can turn the sky yellowish and send temperatures soaring. This regional wind is part of the family of hot desert winds that also includes the Sirocco and other Saharan outflows. Where Does the Khamsin Blow?
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In western Switzerland and parts of eastern France, many people are familiar with a chilly, persistent wind called the Bise. This cold, dry northeasterly often blows along the north side of the Alps and the Jura, making lakeside cities feel much colder than the thermometer suggests. Where Does the Bise Blow?
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Around the western Mediterranean, from northeastern Spain to southern France and parts of Italy, people know a cold, dry north wind called the Tramontana. It can clear the sky in hours, make temperatures feel much lower, and whip up rough seas. Where Does the Tramontana Blow? The Tramontana affects several regions, including:
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Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth. However, not all solar eclipses are the same. There are four main types of solar eclipses, each with unique characteristics: 1. Total Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon completely covers the Sun, as viewed from Earth.
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Europe does not have a single continent-wide authority for naming storms. Names are assigned by national meteorological services that coordinate in regional groups. When a storm is expected to cause significant impacts, the first service to issue a high-level warning uses the next name from its list and neighboring services adopt it.
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The years 2026 and 2027 will bring several spectacular solar eclipses visible from different parts of the world. Here’s what to expect: 2026 Solar Eclipses February 17, 2026 - Annular Solar Eclipse An annular solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the Sun, creating a “ring of fire” effect.
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