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Record 1 2008-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

A dry foehnlike wind from southeast or south in Cheribon and Tegal in Indonesia.

OBS

It is caused by the east monsoon that develops a jet effect in passing through the gaps in the mountain ranges and descends on the leeward side.

OBS

foehn: A warm, dry, strong wind that flows down into valleys when stable, high-pressure air is forced across and then down the lee slopes of a mountain range.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent de foehn du sud-est ou du sud à Cheribon et Tegal dans l'île de Java.

OBS

foehn: Vent échauffé et asséché par un mouvement descendant, en général en aval (à l'arrière) d'une montagne.

OBS

Les sources consultées ne nous ont pas permis de déterminer le genre de «koembang».

Spanish

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