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Wind Speed 8

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Gale, fresh gale.

Wind speed is 34–40 knots.

On sea, moderately high waves of greater length; edges of crests break into 'spindrift'; foam is blown in well-marked streaks along the direction of the wind.

On land, twigs break off trees; generally impedes progress.

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Open shape, Monochrome, Contains straight lines, Has no crossing lines.

Wind Speed 8 is part of the Beaufort Wind Speed Scale group.

More symbols in Beaufort Wind Speed Scale:

The Beaufort scale /ˈboʊfərt/ is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort wind force scale. read more »

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