Topic
Wind
4 questions tagged Wind — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
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Which region is most famous for having the strongest, most persistent winds on Earth?
Commonwealth Bay in Antarctica is famed for its katabatic winds, which can regularly reach hurricane-force speeds. These downslope winds are among the most persistent and intense on Earth.
Weather and ClimateWind
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What is a katabatic wind?
A katabatic wind is a gravity-driven wind that flows downhill, often from cold, high terrain. It can become very strong and very cold.
WeatherWind
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Which city is the windiest major city on Earth?
Wellington, New Zealand, is often called the windiest major city, with frequent strong winds driven by its location in the Roaring Forties.
WeatherWind
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Which place has the strongest recorded wind gust on Earth?
The highest officially measured wind gust on land is 408 km/h (253 mph), recorded on Barrow Island, Australia, during Tropical Cyclone Olivia in 1996.
WeatherWind