wind

Introduction

wind, flow of air relative to the earth's surface. A wind is named according to the point of the compass from which it blows, e.g., a wind blowing from the north is a north wind.

Sections in this article:

Introduction
Localized Influences on Wind Patterns
Prevailing Winds and General Circulation Patterns
Wind Direction and Velocity
Bibliography

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