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Downslope wind caused by gravity when the air on the slope is denser than air at the same height away from the slope. The wind is linked to surface cooling of the slope.
While not a scientific term, 'king tide' is widely used to describe an exceptionally high tide. These tides are a natural and predictable part of the tidal cycle. The time of year they happen varies by location and between years.
Unit of speed equal to 1 nautical mile an hour.
Classifies climate based on annual and monthly average temperature and rainfall. It also takes into account the types of vegetation in each zone.