More Local Winds Etc Flashcards

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Harmattan

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NE trade winds over West Africa.
Sand. Poor visibility.
Reduced vis, up to 3000ft.
December to February.

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Local winds S America

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PAMPERO
A burst of cold air.
Takes the form of a squall line. (A line of thunderstorms).

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Jet streams occur when air speed

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Exceeds 60kts

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A low level jet stream can occur

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Ahead of an advancing cold air mass or above a low level jet stream

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5
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Polar front jet stream moves

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North in June July

South in December, January

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