A monsoon is a phenomena where the prevailing wind direction shifts with a change in the seasons. It is most commonly associated with the southwest part of India (and nearby regions) where the the winds shift from the Northeast (in the direction of China) in the winter to the Southwest coming from over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea). The winter winds are comparatively dry since they have already dumped most of their moisture as they pass over all that land and over the Himalayas. The summer winds pick up lots of moisture coming over all that warm water in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea and dump heavy rains as they pass over land.
Strictly speaking a "monsoon" is the phenomena of prevailing wind direction shifting drastically (about 180° around the Indian subcontinent) with the change of seasons, but in actual usage, we commonly associate it with the heavy rains that come with the shift. Because the summer winds pass over a fair amount of land before they hit the Himalayas (and because at those altitudes snow is a lot more common than rain) those mountains don't normally see the heavy rainfall we think of when we talk about a monsoon - but they do see the wind shifts so technically "monsoons" are also common there.
Sub-Saharan Africa also experiences the monsoon wind shifts but not the torrential rains that the Indian subcontinent experiences, just a shift from arid, to somewhat rainy.
Parts of East Asia including Indo-China, the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan experience a monsoon with warm rainy summers when the winds are southeastern and dry, cold winters when the winds are northeastern (from the direction of China, Mongolia, and Siberia). Australia gets some of this effect too.
Europe and the Americas get some significant weather shifts with some changes in prevailing wind directions, but they don't quite qualify as monsoons.
Monsoons all have predictable characteristics. They are: heavy rain, strong wind, and intense heat waves. Monsoons are common in south and southeast Asia.
monsoons usually occur in Asia, India, some parts of Africa, and North America
Summer monsoons and winter monsoons are both driven by the temperature difference between land and water, which causes a change in wind direction and brings heavy rainfall to certain regions. Both types of monsoons are important for replenishing water resources and supporting agriculture in affected areas.
Monsoons in Southeast Asia are characterized by a seasonal reversal of winds, bringing heavy rainfall from the southwest in the summer and from the northeast in the winter. These monsoons are essential for agriculture in the region but can also lead to flooding and landslides. The strength and timing of monsoons can vary each year, affecting crop yields and water resources.
Monsoons are characterized by seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rainfall to certain regions. They are crucial for agriculture in many countries. Monsoon seasons can also bring about flooding, landslides, and other natural disasters.
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Monsoons all have predictable characteristics. They are: heavy rain, strong wind, and intense heat waves. Monsoons are common in south and southeast Asia.
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Yes they are very deadly. They can destroy buildings where you are in.
The most common countries for monsoons include India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Philippines. These countries typically experience a wet season characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds, followed by a drier season.
Hot, Hot and very hot with the monsoons for Java,Indonesia
Because it is very humid.
A monsoon is when rain will not stop raning for days and is very hard rain.
Well, trains are normally VERY well grounded.
Monsoons can cause flooding.
It is typically a very strong sea breeze, accompanied by very heavy rains.