The most extreme type of katabatic wind is found in the Antarctic where cold gusts of wind surge across the polar ice caps. |
The cool night winds are called drainage winds, or katabatic winds, and are often quite gusty and usually stronger than anabatic winds. |
Under extreme cooling conditions, such as an underlying ice cover, the katabatic winds can develop to hazardous proportions. |
Land and sea breezes are far more noticeable in Australia than anabatic and katabatic winds. |
January 4th, 2010: The team leaves the camp at Balchen Fjella under strong katabatic winds. |
The most convenient features for anabatic and katabatic streams are the concepts of mountain-valley breezes. |