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What is a hot steady south wind that blows from North Africa called?
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∙ 12y ago
Sirocco
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∙ 12y ago
The hot south wind that blows from North Africa is called the Sirocco. It is known for bringing warm, dry air and often carries dust and sand particles over the Mediterranean region.
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Which wind blows from the south towards the north?
The wind that blows from the south towards the north is called a south wind. It moves in the opposite direction to the usual north wind.
Does a north blow from the north or to the north?
A north wind blows from the north in a southerly direction.
Why is that north east trade wind blows dry to west Africa?
The northeast trade winds blow dry air towards West Africa because they originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt, which is characterized by sinking air that warms and dries out as it descends. This results in the winds being relatively dry by the time they reach West Africa.
Who knows where the cold wind blows?
North pole?
Are winds named for where they blow from or where they blow to?
From. A Nor' Easter (North Easterly wind) blows FROM the Northeast.
Which wind blows from the south towards the north?
The wind that blows from the south towards the north is called a south wind. It moves in the opposite direction to the usual north wind.
Does a north blow from the north or to the north?
A north wind blows from the north in a southerly direction.
What is a steady wind that can produce a series of waves?
A steady wind that can produce a series of waves is called a fetch. Fetch refers to the distance of open water over which the wind blows in a constant direction. As the wind blows over the water surface, it transfers its energy to the water, creating waves that travel in the direction of the wind.
What wind blows from the north to the south?
The wind that blows from north to south is called a "northerly wind." These winds originate from the north and move towards the south. They are common in many regions, especially during certain seasons or weather patterns.
Why is that north east trade wind blows dry to west Africa?
The northeast trade winds blow dry air towards West Africa because they originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt, which is characterized by sinking air that warms and dries out as it descends. This results in the winds being relatively dry by the time they reach West Africa.
What type of wind blows from north to south?
A wind blowing from north to south is called a "south wind." It originates in the north and travels towards the south.
What are the ratings and certificates for When the North Wind Blows - 1974?
When the North Wind Blows - 1974 is rated/received certificates of: Sweden:11 USA:G
Does the north wind blow to the north or away from the north?
A north wind blows out of the north. A north wind blows from north to south. A north wind blows in your face when you're facing north. Similarly for any of the other points of the compass. Conversely (and perversely, for those not accustomed to these traditional conventions) a north (setting) current (in a river or the ocean) is a current that flows towards the north. A north setting current tends to push you or anything else immersed in the water, towards the north. Similarly for other points of the compass.
What is wind that originated in the South but Blows North call?
a north wind
What are the release dates for When the North Wind Blows - 1974?
When the North Wind Blows - 1974 was released on: USA: 1974 Sweden: 25 November 1978
Does a west wind blow to the west or from the west?
It is a south-westerly wind. Always named after the direction the wind comes FROM And if from south-west it blows at 180 degress to north-east so not at 90 degrees to south-east direction.
Who knows where the cold wind blows?
North pole?
