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The west side of many continents tends to be wetter than the east side due to prevailing wind patterns. As prevailing winds move from west to east across the continents, they pick up moisture from the ocean and deposit it on the western side as they encounter mountains, causing the moisture to condense and fall as precipitation.
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Why is the climate on the west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains much wetter than on the east side of the mountain range?
The west side of Oregon's Cascade Mountains receives more precipitation due to the moist ocean air blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. As this air rises and cools, it releases moisture in the form of rain. In contrast, the east side of the mountains is in a rain shadow, meaning the air has already released much of its moisture on the western side, resulting in drier conditions on the eastern side.
Which side of a hurricane is the worse side east or west?
If a hurricane or other tropical cyclone is moving the winds on one side will be faster than on the opposite side in relation to the ocean or ground the storm is moving over. In the Northern Hemisphere the fastest winds will be on the right side, if you are looking in the direction of the storm's movement. That is, if the hurricane is moving toward the west, the strongest winds will be on the north side; if it's moving north, the strongest winds will be on the east side.
Does the midwest's climate get wetter or drier as you move from east to west?
drier
What might be the effect on portlands climate if the cascade range was to the west rather than to the east of portland?
If the Cascade Range was to the west of Portland instead of the east, the climate in Portland would be significantly wetter due to the rain shadow effect. The mountains would block moisture from the Pacific Ocean, leading to less rainfall in Portland and a drier climate compared to the current situation.
Is the east or west side of the moon covered first in a lunar eclipse?
During a lunar eclipse, the moon can be covered from any side, depending on the alignment of the Earth, moon, and sun. There is no fixed pattern as to whether the east or west side of the moon is covered first during a lunar eclipse.
Why is the north west of great Britain wetter than the south east?
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Does it only rain from west to east?
No, but that is probably the most common pattern. Most continents are wetter on the eastern coast than the west. There is far more rain on Australia's eastern side, as with all the major continents, than there is in the west, and this is partially to do with the weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean (in the east) compared to the Indian Ocean (in the west).
Is keswick wetter than London?
Yes, London is in the south-east while Keswick is in the north-west and since our weather comes mainly from the west the Lake District is wetter. Borrowdale, just south of Keswick is the wettest place in England.
Why is there more rainfalls in the west of the country than the east?
Most of Ireland's rain comes from the Atlantic Ocean which is on the west of the country. It travels across the country starting at the west so therefore it is wetter at the west of the country.
Which state is the farther east Indiana or Tennessee?
Indiana is farthest east. To travel from Tennessee to Indiana the direction of travel is 6° East of true North.
Is Philippines east or west?
The east side
Are there deeper areas of ocean in the east side or the west side of the pacific?
well i feel that the west side is very much deeper than the east side
Why is it colder on the west side of a country than the east side?
This is not true. It is not colder on the west coast of the US than the east coast. I am in California and it was 82 degrees yesterday, but the east coast has 7 feet or more of snow. Maybe you are not asking about the US.
Was busta rhymes on the east side or west side?
East Side
Was Aaliyah from the west side or the east side of Detroit?
west side
Why is the west of Britain wetter than the east?
The prevailing westerly winds carry moist air from the Atlantic Ocean, which results in more rainfall on the western side of Britain. As the air rises over the western hills and mountains, it cools and releases moisture in the form of rain. In contrast, the eastern side of Britain is in a rain shadow effect, so it receives less precipitation due to the mountains blocking the incoming moisture.
Why is the east coast smoother than the west coast?
It is smoother because the wind and waves are stronger on the west side.
