In meteorology what term is used to describe a violent gust of wind descending from a mountainous coast to the sea?[spacer height=”10px”]
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Thanks to last week’s winner, Bill Wheary, for his correct answer to the question: What is a storm with sustained winds of more than 74 mph that occurs in the Northwest Pacific Ocean called? A typhoon.