foehn wave

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Term: foehn wave
Definition:

Mountain waves, lee waves, or trapped lee waves in the air stream flowing over the mountain barrier that occur in association with foehn conditions. The Moazagotl is one example of a foehn wave made visible by lee-wave clouds.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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