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The wonderful names given to different types of winds
This weather phenomenon goes by a variety of descriptions
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Just as meteorologists christen storms, certain winds are known by a variety of names. In fact, an assortment of gales, gusts, and squalls have been ascribed a host of wonderfully evocative labels, with some sounding rather amusing, while others are quite sinister in connotation. All have meaning though, and help pinpoint this particular weather phenomenon across the globe. So, do you know your Bise from your Pampero?
Click on and breeze through this list of names given to different types of winds.
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