On a blustery night, how do eddies cause wind to "howl"?


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On a blustery night, the howling of the wind can be caused by eddies. As wind blows past chimneys and roof corners, small eddies form. These tiny swirls act like pulses of compressed air that ultimately reach your eardrum and produce the sound of howling winds.

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