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Which one of the following is a local wind that blows out from Siberia ?
Explanation
The Purga is a cold, violent local wind that blows out from Siberia, particularly across the Russian steppes. It is the Siberian equivalent of a blizzard, characterized by bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snow that significantly reduces visibility [1]. While the term 'Buran' is often used for this wind system in Central Asia and Siberia, the 'Purga' specifically refers to the intense winter blizzard form that sweeps across the tundra and forest-tundra regions [1]. In contrast, the Mistral is a cold wind that flows through the Rhone Valley in France toward the Mediterranean [2]. The Bora is a cold, north-easterly katabatic wind experienced along the Adriatic coast, originating from the Hungarian basin [1]. Although 'Blizzard' is a general term for severe snowstorms with high winds, 'Purga' is the specific local name associated with the Siberian region [1].
Sources
- [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buran_(wind)
- [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 23: Pressure Systems and Wind System > Mistral > p. 323