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   monsoon

   /mɒnˈsuːn/

   noun

   • 1. a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and SE Asia, blowing from the south-west between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the north-east between October and April (the dry monsoon).
   • ▪ the rainy season accompanying the wet monsoon.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Portuguese monção, from Arabic mawsim ‘season’, from wasama ‘to mark, brand’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. monsoonal adjective

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   What causes monsoons?

   • The primary cause of monsoons lies in different warming trends over land and sea, though other factors may be involved.

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   Why are monsoons more pronounced over land surfaces?

   • Particularly strong seasonal pressure variations occur over continents, as shown in the January and July maps of sea-level atmospheric pressure. Such seasonal fluctuations, commonly called monsoons, are more pronounced over land surfaces because these surfaces are subject to more significant seasonal temperature variations than are water bodies.

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   How long does a monsoon last?

   • Finish the semester strong with Britannica. Monsoon, a major wind system that seasonally reverses its direction—such as one that blows for approximately six months from the northeast and six months from the southwest. The most prominent monsoons occur in South Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Pacific coast of Central America.

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   Where do monsoons occur?

   • Monsoonal tendencies also are apparent along the Gulf Coast of the United States and in central Europe; however, true monsoons do not occur in those regions. For further information on prominent monsoon regions, see Indian monsoon, West African monsoon, Malaysian-Australian monsoon, and North American monsoon.

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3. www.britannica.com › science › monsoonMonsoon | Meteorology, Climate & Effects | Britannica

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   Jun 30, 2024 · Monsoon is a wind system that changes direction seasonally due to different warming trends over land and sea. Learn about the main monsoon regions, their effects on climate and rainfall, and their causes and mechanisms.

4. indianexpress.com › article › explainedWhere is the monsoon? | Explained News - The Indian Express

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   Jun 19, 2024 · Monsoon basics and dates. The June-September southwest monsoon brings more than 70% of India’s annual rainfall. Climatologically, the monsoon arrives over the Andaman Sea in the third week of May and advances into the mainland through Kerala, June 1 being the normal date of onset.

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7. www.britannica.com › climate-meteorology › MonsoonsClimate - Monsoon, Rainfall, Seasonal | Britannica

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Climate - Monsoon, Rainfall, Seasonal: Particularly strong seasonal pressure variations occur over continents, as shown in the January and July maps of sea-level atmospheric pressure. Such seasonal fluctuations, commonly called monsoons, are more pronounced over land surfaces because these surfaces are subject to more significant seasonal ...

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   5 days ago · The monsoon season is giving way to flash floods, and intense bouts of rainfall. What's going wrong?

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   Jun 22, 2024 · An above-normal monsoon means that the Indian agriculture sector will see abundant production, inflationary pressure will ease, and rural income and consumption will rise, which will give a boost...

10. www.britannica.com › place › AsiaAsia - Monsoons, Typhoons, Climate | Britannica

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    5 days ago · The summer monsoon brings enormous amounts of rain (up to about 25 inches [635 mm] in a month). Over the areas of Asia closest to the Equator—southern Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and the Greater Sunda Islands —equatorial air prevails continuously, accompanied by even temperatures and abundant rainfall in all seasons.

11. weather.com › news › weatherWhen Does Monsoon Season Begin? - The Weather Channel

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    Jun 15, 2024 · Do you know what the monsoon is and when it typically begins in the United States? Meteorologist Danielle Banks explains how it forms.

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