Marin (wind)
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The Marin ( French le marin , 'the sailor', 'sea-') is a moist onshore sea wind in the southern French Mediterranean region, mainly in the Lion Golf and Provence . He also performs in the Adriatic . It blows from southwest to southeast and becomes strong up to 6 Bft . Its appearance draws a warm front of a low pressure area with it.
Its formation is favored by a low pressure area over northwestern Europe and a high over the southern Mediterranean area. This pressure difference as well as channeling effects between the Alps and the Pyrenees lead to a south-easterly flow.
See also
- The cold and dry Tramontane blows in the opposite direction from the north.
- Mistral (wind) , the cold north wind of Provence