Summer monsoon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009381",
  "term": "Summer monsoon",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A seasonal wind system characterized by a reversal in wind direction, bringing heavy rainfall to many tropical and subtropical regions during the warmer months. This phenomenon is driven by the differential heating of land and ocean, creating a low-pressure area over land that draws moist air from the ocean. The Indian Summer Monsoon, for example, provides the majority of annual rainfall for the subcontinent.",
  "see_also": [
    "monsoon",
    "winter monsoon"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/summer-monsoon/"
}