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Alpine Climate: Characteristics and Global Variations

Alpine Climate: Characteristics and Global Variations An alpine climate is a type of climate found at high elevations, where the temperature drops significantly as altitude increases. Unl...

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Foehn Winds: The Science of Warm Downslope Air

Foehn Winds: The Science of Warm Downslope Air In the lee of great mountain ranges, a peculiar meteorological phenomenon often occurs: the sudden arrival of dry, relatively warm air that ...

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