Weather information What do you know about the term downward wind?

2023-10-08 2023-10-08T13:39:16Z
عامر المعايطة
عامر المعايطة
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Arabia Weather - Downwinds are a phenomenon that arises in cases of atmospheric instability, represented by strong winds that descend forcefully towards the ground when cumulonimbus clouds form. The speed of downwinds ranges from 64 km/h to 130 km/h sometimes. This type is characterized by Winds are strong and sudden and can cause many problems, such as material and human damage.

How do downward winds form, and what are the weather phenomena that accompany them?

The phenomenon of downward winds is an air current that moves downward quickly, when warm, moist air evaporates from the surface of the Earth and rises to the top. Since warm, moist air is lighter than cold, dry air, it moves very quickly downward, and this is what is known as wind. Downward.

The impact of falling winds may be negative on the surrounding environment, as they can cause drought, fires, and sand storms, due to the high temperature and low humidity. They also affect the movement of aircraft, electronic devices, and wireless communications. Some regions in the world are famous for the frequent occurrence of downward winds, such as the Sahara region in Africa, the southwestern United States of America, and the Arabian Peninsula.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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