rain shadow
(noun)
rain shadow (noun) — An area on the leeward region of a mountain that’s dry because it is sheltered from rain-bearing winds.
An area on the leeward region of a mountain that’s dry because it is sheltered from rain-bearing winds. (The mountain creates a “shadow” of dryness.) These areas tend to contain less lush than the regions on their windward sides.
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What is rain shadow?
An area on the leeward region of a mountain that’s dry because it is sheltered from rain-bearing winds. (The mountain creates a “shadow” of dryness.) These areas tend to contain less lush than the regions on their windward sides.
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