Föhn Effect

Föhn Effect

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Definition

A warm dry wind that blows down the lee side of a mountain.

Description

In order to describe the Foehn Effect and its resultant wind, an example like the one presented below is generally used. Values for temperature and mountain range elevations may vary.

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Weather, Weather Phenomena
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