Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Air Mass, Global Winds and Rain

The prevalent air mass in Madagascar is Maritime Tropical

The main winds affecting Madagascar are southeasterly trade winds

The type of rainfall which affects most of Madagascar is orographic rainfall. It is hit with easterly on shore winds on the windward side of the mountain to create a wet tropical climate. While on the leeward side, it is dryer in the rain shadow.

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