Winds : an Invisible Strength

Miniseries

5 episodes · Aug 27, 2024

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  • Chinook, the Warm Wind of the Rockies
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    Chinook, the Warm Wind of the Rockies

    Aug 27, 202444m

    Each winter in western Canada and the US, cold and ice dominate the landscape, but the Rocky Mountains are regularly swept by the Chinook, a warm downslope wind that melts snow, triggers early wildlife activity, and briefly awakens nature before winter returns.

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  • Mistral, the Master Wind
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    Mistral, the Master Wind

    Aug 24, 202443m

    Invisible yet essential, winds shape ecosystems, landscapes, cultures and myths. In southern France, the cold, dry Mistral sweeps through the Rhône Valley, reaching Aigues-Mortes and Mont Ventoux. Both destructive and beneficial, it forces nature and people to adapt to its force.

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  • Trade Winds, the Breath of Voyagers
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    Trade Winds, the Breath of Voyagers

    Aug 26, 202443m

    The trade winds, blowing between the tropics and the equator, enabled early ocean crossings and transformed global exploration. Today they still guide sailors, while also carrying Saharan dust across the Atlantic that fertilizes the Amazon rainforest, sustaining one of Earth’s richest ecosystems.

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  • Monsoon, the Breath of Fate
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    Monsoon, the Breath of Fate

    Aug 28, 202444m

    The monsoon travels thousands of kilometers, bringing intense seasonal rains that can trigger devastating floods while sustaining life across the Indian subcontinent. Despite its destructive force, it is eagerly awaited each year, as millions depend on it and entire ecosystems rely on its arrival to regenerate.

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  • Sirocco, the Desert Breath
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    Sirocco, the Desert Breath

    Aug 25, 202443m

    The Sirocco, born over the Sahara, is a hot, dry desert wind that raises temperatures and carries vast amounts of sand, sometimes burying entire villages. Wildlife seeks shelter in the dunes, while nomadic communities have adapted their way of life to endure its powerful and unpredictable gusts.

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