Phrases with «rain shadow»

The phrase "rain shadow" refers to an area found on the leeward side of mountains where the rainfall is significantly lower. Mountains act as barriers, causing moist air to rise on one side and release most of its rains. As it descends down the other side, it becomes drier, creating a shadow-like effect with less rainfall. Full definition

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Sentences with «rain shadow»

Indeed, Rosenfeld says data suggest that such an «urban rain shadow» exists near Manila in the Philippines. (sciencemag.org)
To develop an approach for other kinds of mountains, earth scientists Page Chamberlain and Matthew Poage of Dartmouth College in New Hampshire turned to prehistoric rain shadows. (sciencemag.org)
The Aleutian Range captures a great deal of moisture moving north and west off of the Pacific Ocean creating a slight rain shadow over much of western Katmai National Park. (nps.gov)
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