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Krakatao winds |
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Krakatao winds [′krak·ə‚tau̇ ‚winz]
(meteorology) A layer of easterly winds over the tropics at an altitude of about 11 to 14.5 miles (18 to 24 kilometers), which tops the mid-tropospheric westerlies (the antitrades), is at least 3.5 miles (6 kilometers) deep, and is based at about 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) above the tropopause. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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