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What is a Katabatic Wind?

Katabatic winds are like chilly mountain slides for air! When the air at the top of mountains or high places gets cold, it becomes heavy. Like a slide in a playground, these high places let the cold, heavy air slide down to the ground. As it slides down, it can go really fast and bring cold weather along with it, like a natural chilly breeze.

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Nortada: The Cool and Refreshing Wind of Portugal's Coast

The Nortada wind usually happens during the spring and summer seasons in Portugal. From May to September, this amazing wind comes along the coast to bring relief from the heat and make everything feel cooler and more comfortable. Nortada wind happens because of the difference in temperature between the land and the sea.

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The Mighty Mistral Wind: A Famous and Powerful Force

Have you ever heard of the Mistral wind? It’s one of the most famous winds in the world and has a big impact on the weather in southern France. In this article, we’ll explore what makes the Mistral special, when it happens, and how it affects the cities in its path.

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Sirocco Wind: Warm and Moist from Africa to Europe

There is a wind that travels all the way from North Africa to southern Europe, bringing warmth and moisture along its journey and it is called the Sirocco. The Sirocco likes to visit Southern Italy and the Balkans during the spring and autumn seasons. It happens because of the interaction between high-pressure systems over the Atlantic and low-pressure systems over the Mediterranean.

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