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Windward side

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010286

The portion of a geographical feature, such as a mountain range or island, that directly faces the prevailing wind. This exposure causes air to ascend, cool adiabatically, and often results in cloud formation and higher precipitation rates. The opposite side, known as the leeward side, experiences descending air and drier conditions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-010286
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010286",
  "term": "Windward side",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The portion of a geographical feature, such as a mountain range or island, that directly faces the prevailing wind. This exposure causes air to ascend, cool adiabatically, and often results in cloud formation and higher precipitation rates. The opposite side, known as the leeward side, experiences descending air and drier conditions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/windward-side/"
}

Record 10,688 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.