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Which among the following winds originates in the Sahara Desert and blow towards the Guinea coast of Africa?

Which among the following winds originates in the Sahara Desert and blow towards the Guinea coast of Africa? Correct Answer Harmattan Winds

The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Harmattan Winds.

  • Hot Winds:
    • They either originate from a desert or on the leeward side of a mountain.
    • Loo, Chinook, Harmattan, Foehn are the examples of Hot Local Winds.
    • Harmattan winds:
      • They originate from the Sahara Desert and blow towards the Guinea coast of Africa.​​
      • Also known as Doctor Winds.
  • Cold Winds:
    • These winds originate in the snow-capped mountains during winter and move down the slopes towards the valleys.
    • Mistral and Blizzard are the examples of Cold Local Winds. 

Name of the Wind

Nature of the Wind

Region

Foehn

Warm

Alps

Chinook (snow eater)

Warm

Rockies

Loo

Warm

Indian subcontinent

Harmattan (doctor winds)

Warm

Africa

Mistral

Cold

France and Alps

Blizzard

Cold

Canada and the USA

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