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Where Does the Scirocco Come from?

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Where Does the Scirocco Come from?

The sirocco is produced on the east sides of low-pressure centres that travel eastward over the southern Mediterranean. It originates over North Africa as a dry wind and picks up moisture as it crosses the Mediterranean.

Where does the word Scirocco come from?

Names. Sirocco derives from Arabic: شرقية‎, romanized: šarqiyya, lit. 'eastern'.

Where is Scirocco located?

Sirocco, Southern Europe

Also known as scirocco, this warm, humid wind originates over North Africa and picks up moisture as it crosses the Mediterranean towards southern Europe. It brings with it uncomfortably humid air and strong winds.

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