Gap winds in a fjord : Howe Sound, British Columbia
Gap, outflow, or Squamish wind, is the cold low level seaward flow of air through fjords which dissect the coastal mountain barrier of northwestern North America. These flows, occurring mainly during winter, can be strong, threatening safety, economic activity and comfort. Howe Sound gap winds were...
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| Language: | English |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/2098 |