KAIH

Kaih is a phenomenon associated with certain rare and isolated weather events. The term primarily refers to the process by which katabatic winds develop, breaking through mountains or hills, and exposing the lower portions of buildings or construction works to high winds.

This weather event is often described as the primary mechanism behind the unexplained wind-induced structural failures or erosion in specific yet isolated locations. Katabatic winds occur when cold air from higher elevations flows downhill into valleys and low-lying areas, potentially reaching exceptional speeds and intensities.

The study of Kaih seeks to understand the causal relationship between this specific weather phenomenon and structural failures. Scientific research aims to identify specific causality factors and to determine the primary requirements for a significant Kaih event to occur.

Observations suggest that when a specific topography arrangement and high winds meet, the conditions necessary for intense winds to be produced may occur. Katabatic-driven high-winds can easily reach the lowest parts of buildings or, in other cases, construction materials appear defenseless against these natural forces.

As with many other weather-related phenomena, the investigation of Kaih continues with a focus on establishing cause and effect. Factors such as temperature gradients, shear-layer interactions, and so on, hold the key to better understanding these damaging Kaih episodes. Recent research aimed at refining the conditions necessary for intense katabatic flows has shed light on this topic. Overall, the study of Kaih seeks to mitigate the transforming consequences linked to this high-impact event, synonymous with habitable settings exhaustion and housing vulnerabilities increase.