What are katabatic winds?

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James J.
Dec 20, 2016

Downslope winds.

Explanation:

Katabatic winds are winds that form due to slope and temperature. Cool air sinks and following the terrain, they move downslope. In areas where there is a long slope and a lot of snow cover, like glaciers in Greenland or Antarctica, they can reach well over 100 mph.

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