A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region. Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics.

The most famous rain pattern in the world, the Southeast Asian monsoon, is a seasonal, moisture-laden trade wind. Besides ships and rainfall, trade winds can also carry particles of …

Dec 9, 2024 · The Indian monsoon current takes its name from the wind—the monsoon—that drives it. It is one of the very few currents in an ocean gyre that change direction.

Aug 25, 2025 · seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing winds of a region. Monsoon usually refers to the winds of the Indian Ocean and South Asia, which often bring heavy rains.

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A nor’easter is a strong and often devastating storm that occurs along the eastern coast of the United States. Some of the most famous storms in U.S. history have been nor’easters.

Oct 18, 2024 · The construction of roads, canals, and railways in the 19th century accelerated the rise of the massive United States economy.

The Köppen climate classification system is one of the most common climate classification systems in the world. It is used to denote different climate regions on Earth based on local …

Blizzards are predicted to become more intense in the face of climate change, despite shorter winters and rising global temperatures.

Feb 16, 2017 · WORLD Landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed nearly 300 people in large swaths of northern India and Pakistan, officials say. (Associated …