Practice question

What is the 'Camanchaca', and how does it affect maritime navigation along the northern and central coasts of Chile?

  1. A dense coastal advection and marine stratocumulus fog bank formed over the cold Humboldt Current, moving inland through coastal valleys and severely reducing visibility to near zero
  2. A tropical revolving storm with sustained winds over 64 knots
  3. A sudden tidal bore that travels up rivers in southern fjords
  4. A high-altitude jet stream that only affects commercial aviation

Answer: A — A dense coastal advection and marine stratocumulus fog bank formed over the cold Humboldt Current, moving inland through coastal valleys and severely reducing visibility to near zero

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