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How do mountains effect rainfalls?

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∙ 14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A rain shadow is a dry area on the mountains facing away from the direction of the wind. The mountains block the passage of rain producing weather systems, casting a "shadow" of dryness behind them.

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