Which of the following local winds flows from the mountainous region of Central Europe towards the Adriatic coast of Yugoslavia?
The Bora is a cold, violent wind that blows from the Dinaric Alps down to the Adriatic coast. It is a “gravity wind” that occurs when cold air piles up behind the mountains and then suddenly spills over the peaks, rushing down toward the sea at very high speeds, often making it dangerous for boats and coastal residents. ANSWER: (A) Bora
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The Bora is one of the most powerful cold winds in the world. It is common in the winter when the air over the snowy mountains of Central Europe becomes very heavy and cold. This air eventually “falls” down the slopes toward the warmer Adriatic Sea. Because it is moving downhill, it gains a lot of speed, sometimes reaching over 200 km/h. It is a very dry wind that brings freezing temperatures to the coast. In some coastal towns, the wind is so strong that people have to use handrails along the streets just to stay upright!
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