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What is Katabatic Wind?

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

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A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

A drainage wind that flows downhill due to gravity, often associated with cold air descending from elevated regions.

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Observation of the sky from the observer's location where there are no clouds, and there is no obstruction to visibility....