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What are surazos and how do they affect Bolivia’s eastern lowlands?
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Surazos are occasional cold winds that originate from the south and blow across the low plains of the Oriente in Bolivia.
These winds significantly impact the region by causing an abrupt drop in temperatures. Lasting for several days, surazos are characterized by being laden with dust, sand, and high humidity.1