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Katabatic wind

earth science Maturity 9-11

Cold air moves down a hill.

Vent catabatique - Catabatic Wind.jpg
Vent catabatique - Catabatic Wind.jpg
It is heavy and fast. This happens when the air gets cold. It flows into low spots. This wind can be very strong. It can even blow snow away. Do you feel the wind?

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File:Vent catabatique - Catabatic Wind.jpg
Vent catabatique - Catabatic Wind.jpg
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