rain shadow
rain shadow
rain shadow
The leeward side of a mountain, also known as the rain shadow side, typically receives less precipitation because as air descends down the mountain, it warms and is not able to hold as much moisture. This results in decreased cloud formation and precipitation on the leeward side compared to the windward side.
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A rain shadow.
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That area is called a rain shadow. It occurs when moist air rises over a mountain, releases moisture on the windward side, and descends down the other side, resulting in a drier climate on the leeward side.
The term is Rain Shadow.
rain shadow
Yucca Mountain, located in Nevada, receives very little rainfall, typically around 4-6 inches per year. This low precipitation rate is one of the reasons the site was chosen for a potential nuclear waste repository.
in the northern portion of asia.