Q. Which of the following winds is hot dust laden and blow from Sahara Desert towards Mediterranean Region?
Answer: Sirocco
Notes: Sirocco is a hot, dry, and dusty wind that blows from the Sahara Desert towards the Mediterranean region. It can reach hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe, especially during the summer. Sirocco originates on the east sides of low-pressure centers that travel eastward over the southern Mediterranean. As it crosses the Mediterranean, the wind picks up moisture and becomes humid. Sirocco can cause poor visibility and can rarely produce sandstorms. It can also cause fog, clouds, and rain over northern Mediterranean zones as it travels towards the north. The dust in Sirocco can cause wear to mechanical devices and damage to buildings.

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