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Thursday, December 07, 2006 Interesting Facts about Monsoons A mouse piggybacking on a frog may seem strange, but the floodwaters that these animals were escaping from were anything but unusual. In fact, they are a very common sight in India during the country's annual rainy season.
India's superdamp weather is caused by monsoons, or moist winds that bring heavy rains. These monsoons blow in each May and can last up to six months.
The monsoons produce about 30 centimeters (12 inches) of rain each month - that's more water than the ground can soak up. "Half the country can be underwater," says researcher John Fasullo of the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
That may seem like a problem, but the locals actually welcome the rains. Why? Before the monsoons blow in, India is very dry. These rains provide much-needed water for the crops that the people eat.
That's good news for the people. India's mice and frogs, however, don't seem too thrilled.
The United States has its own monsoon. It occurs in Arizona and New Mexico from Late June to mid-September. During this time, rainfall increases by 23 percent in these states.
Monsoons can cause devastating landslides and floods. Indians prefer heavy monsoon seasons.
Monsoons create a perfect environment for rice farming.
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What are other facts about monsoons?
monsoons are created by the reversal of winds
What are some facts about monsoons?
A statement that accurately describes monsoons is that they are seasonal. They last for months, not for days. A monsoon brings heavy winds and rainfall.
What are the effects of monsoons?
Monsoons can cause flooding.
What months do monsoons happen in?
the winter monsoons blow dry air from the northeast for wet monsoons they pick up moisture from the ocean
Why do monsoons occur in Arizona but no?
Monsoons don't occur in AZ. It is located in a desert and a monsoons happen in tropical areas.
What type of monsoons bring heavy rainfall?
summer monsoons.
What is the difference between monsoon burst and monsoon break?
Burst of monsoons: the phenomena when the normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues constantly for several days are known as burst of the monsoons. Break in monsoons: Monsoons are interspersed with rainless intervals which are related to the movement of the monsoon trough. These wet and dry spells in the monsoons are known as break in monsoons.
How do winter monsoons different from summer monsoons?
From October to May, the winter monsoons blow dry air from the northeast.The summer monsoons come in the middle of June.It picks up moisture from the ocean.People rely on the summer monsoons for rain.winter is cold climate and summer is hot
What season winds dominate India's climate?
Monsoons
Are there monsoons in England?
No. Monsoons are generally only in tropical Asian countries.
What are two types of monsoons?
The two types of monsoons are wet and dry.
Is the subcontinent region dominated by monsoons?
The Indian subcontinent is dominated by monsoons, yes.
