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because of Antarctica's reverse bowl shaped structure and that the Earth is constantly rotating, these winds form a spiral motion downhill which can reach up to 200 kilometers per hour and create difficult situations for explorers. Such situations could include setting up a tent.
The wind speed in Antarctica can vary greatly, with average speeds ranging from 10 to 20 miles per hour, but can often reach hurricane-force speeds of over 74 miles per hour, especially during winter storms. The region's unique geography and climate conditions contribute to these strong winds.
The katabatic winds that roar off the polar plateau are constant, and can achieve and pass blizzard-speeds in their movement. The fastest wind gusts have been measured at about 200 MPH or 327Km/h. These were measured at Dumond d'Urville station in the winter of 1972.
Because Antarctica is a "polar" region, there is no precipitation, it has no lakes or rivers and is in fact the driest continent. Average temperatures in the Antarctic interior get down to -70 degrees Celsius during the winter months and -35 degrees Celsius in the warmer months. The coastal temperatures are much warmer with a range of -15 to -32 Celsius in Winter and -5 to +5 Celsius in Summer. The interior of Antarctica is considered the world's driest desert because the extreme cold freezes water vapour out of the air. Annual snowfall on the polar plateau is equivalent to less than 5 cm of rain. Antarctica has some of the strongest winds on earth, with some winds reaching 320 kph.
The winds at the South pole travel up to 30 mph on a normal day (not windy)
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The highest wind speeds recorded in Antarctica were at Dumont d'Urville station. They measured 199 mph and occurred in July of 1972.
I'm not to sure on the average wind speed but i know the highest wind speed recorded is 200mph hope this helped
On the very rare day -- maybe one or two per year -- the wind is still.
Well, when the sun is out the wind speed is about 20 mile per hour, but when the sun is not out it is about 40 miles per hour. So I hope that answers your question.
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What determines how fast wind blow?
In general, the difference in horizontal pressure in the area.
How much snow is there in Antarctica compared to Arctic?
The Arctic is a sea bed: Antarctica is a continent, and a desert with less than five percent humidity. Snow in the Arctic collects on sea ice or melts when it falls into the Arctic Ocean. There is no snow in Antarctica, rather ice crystals that blow in the constant wind.
When was Watch the Wind Blow By created?
Watch the Wind Blow By was created on 2003-10-27.
How fast do Neptunes wind blow per second?
Neptune's wind speeds can reach up to around 1,500 miles per hour (2,400 kilometers per hour). These high wind speeds are due to the planet's fast rotation and its extreme weather conditions, including high atmospheric pressure and strong jet streams.
Are winds named for where they blow from or where they blow to?
From. A Nor' Easter (North Easterly wind) blows FROM the Northeast.
How fast do wind blow on Neptune wind storms?
it travels three times as fast as a comet
Is there wind on the moon if so how fast does it blow?
The moon has no atmosphere and therefore no wind.
How fast does the wind blow where the will be built?
deping on the wether
What is Antarctica's wind like?
Antarcticas wind is very powerful at times and can be so hard it will blow you cap off, how this helps.
How fast does the wind have to be to blow down a stick or straw houes?
25
Why is wind speed measured in antarctica?
To see how fast it is blowing you silly goose:)
How fast do wings blow on Neptune's wind storms?
2000 km/hour
What determines how fast wind blow?
In general, the difference in horizontal pressure in the area.
What is largest wind gust in antarctica?
very fast over 250km/h i think
Is their wind in Antarctica?
there is a bit of wind in Antarctica as it is a windy place.
How fast does the wind have to blow in order to produce electricity?
Depends on the design of the wind generator. Most run at 5-10 mph windspeeds.
How fast does wind blow on Pluto?
It is theorized that Pluto has a thin temporary atmosphere when it is closest to the Sun, but no wind has ever been detected or observed.
