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Zonda Wind

Zonda Wind

Surhone, Lambert M.
Timpledon, Miriam T.
Marseken, Susan F.

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ISBN10: 6130961146
ISBN13: 9786130961145
Publisher: Vdm Verlag Dr Mller Ag & Co Kg
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.22 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Zonda wind (in Spanish, viento zonda) is a regional term for the foehn wind that often occurs on the eastern slope of the Andes, in Argentina. The Zonda is a dry wind (often carrying dust) which comes from the polar maritime air, warmed by descent from the crest, which is some 6,000 m (18,000 ft) above sea level. It may exceed a velocity of 40 km/h (25 mph).While this type of fhn wind may occur over most central parts of western Argentina, its effects are more impressive in La Rioja, San Juan, and northern Mendoza provinces, because the mountain barrier (the Andes) is higher, while to the north the Puna plateau dissipates these winds.The Zonda wind is basically produced by the northeastward movement of polar fronts, and although is hot and dry at the low-lands, it is the main mechanism for snow precipitation at the high altitude chains, where it looks as viento blanco, reaching speeds sometimes over 200 km/h. Thus, instead of being a snow-eater, this wind is particularly important for this arid region, as it is connected to the buildup of the winter snow cover and accumulation over the scarce local glaciers.

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