Meteorology · Local Winds — Mistral / Bora
The Mistral (southern France) and Bora (Adriatic) are examples of:
- ASea fogs
- BWarm tropical breezes
- CStrong, cold, gusty winds funneled down from higher terrain toward the sea✓ Correct
- DOcean swells
Explanation
The Mistral and Bora are regional cold, dry, gusty fall/gap winds that accelerate down valleys and over coasts when high pressure builds inland. They can rise quickly to gale force and raise dangerous short seas, and are well documented in the Sailing Directions/Pilots.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9); Mediterranean Pilot
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