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A mountain in and of itself does not create heavy rainful. But what it does do, if the mountain is tall enough, is stop rain clouds from passing overtop of the mountain. The storm cloud, gets stuck, on the mountain peak, and will only pass when it has depleated most of its water.
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Why do the Cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall?
The cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall because they are near the coast of England so the water evaporates when it is warm and as it gets closer to the mountains it condenses and turn into clouds the rain mostly falls on one side of the mountain and less on the other this type of rainfall is called relief rainfall
What are Seasonal period of heavy rainfall?
Monsoon
Does heavy rainfall make ocean water more or less dense?
Heavy rainfall makes water less dense because an increase in salinity leads to an increase in density. Rain does not contain any salt. Therefore heavy rainfall makes ocean water less dense. =)
Why is mass movement more common after heavy rainfall?
Mudslides
What happens to the water table during heavy rainfall?
It rises.
How do mountains create regions of heavy rainfall?
Moisture - laden winds that blow against high mountains are forced up into the cooler altitudes
Why did the the Tigris and Euphrates river flood?
From heavy seasonal rainfall in the mountains in the north.
In Europe the areas that are west of mountains receive?
Heavy rainfall, if that's what you meant.
How are landslides formed by heavy rainfall?
Yes landslides are formed by heavy rainfall
What are the comparisons of mudslides to hurricanes?
Mudslides are only a localized disaster affecting mountains and hillsides, usually as a result of heavy or persistent rainfall. Hurricanes are one of the types of storms that can create such rainfall, and mudslides are common with storms hitting Mexico and Central American areas. Hurricanes deliver powerful, damaging winds as well as copious rainfall that can trigger flash foods. Hurricanes can also create localized destruction through the formation of tornadoes, usually around the time of landfall.
How do the mountains and seasonal winds shape India's climate?
Seasonal wind season that produces a wet or dry season in a region sometimes with heavy rainfall.
What is the Luhya translation of heavy rainfall?
The Luhya translation of the English words 'heavy rainfall' is "Ifula isiro".
Which best characterize the rainfall pattern in India?
India has heavy seasonal rainfall brought by monsoon winds
What caused the heavy soil erosion in Italy?
heavy rainfall
Where does heavy rainfall during the months of October and November receive in India?
heavy rainfall during the months of october and november is received by
Which type of rainfall is caused by mountains in the way?
Rainfall in mountain areas is called: Orographic rainfall.
Why do the Cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall?
The cambrian mountains get a lot of rainfall because they are near the coast of England so the water evaporates when it is warm and as it gets closer to the mountains it condenses and turn into clouds the rain mostly falls on one side of the mountain and less on the other this type of rainfall is called relief rainfall
