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Dynamics of gap winds in the Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia: emphasis on strong winds at Lake Abaya
Cornelius Immanuel Weiß
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Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences (ACINN), University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52f, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Alexander Gohm
Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences (ACINN), University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52f, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Mathias Walter Rotach
Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences (ACINN), University of Innsbruck, Innrain 52f, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Thomas Torora Minda
Faculty of Meteorology and Hydrology, Arba Minch Water Technology Institute, Arba Minch University, P.O. Box 2221, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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Short summary
Two gap flow events in the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia were investigated based on observations, ERA5 reanalysis data, and simulations with the numerical weather prediction model WRF. The main focus was on strong winds in the area around Lake Abaya since the winds may generate waves on the lake which help to sustain the lake's ecology. That is important in terms of food supply for the local population. The gap winds exhibit a diurnal cycle and a seasonal dependence.
Two gap flow events in the Great Rift Valley in Ethiopia were investigated based on...
