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Relief Rainfall Stephanie & Arjun

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Relief Rainfall Explanation

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Relief Rainfall

Arjun and Stephanie
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Relief Precipitation

  • A.K.A. Orographic
  • Mountain barriers create it
  • Moist air goes up windward side 
  • Moist air rises over barrier
  • Air cools and expands
Photo by Meg Stewart
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Relief Precipitation

  • Evaporation decreases
  • Condensation increases
  • Increases number of droplets
  • Water droplets become heavy
  • Droplets fall as rain or snow if cold
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