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LAKE BREEZE [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

An onshore wind at the lake shore that results due to differences in heating during the day.

CONT

The land warms quicker than the water, so an area of low pressure forms. The water remains cool, where high pressure develops. The resulting wind flow from high to low pressure create the lake breezes. Similar to a sea breeze.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Vent semblable à la brise de mer, mais généralement plus faible, soufflant de la surface d'un grand lac vers les rives durant l'après-midi.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Viento de las regiones costeras que sopla durante el día desde una extensión grande de agua (mar o lago) hacia tierra debido al calentamiento diurno del suelo.

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