Zenithal rains

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-010317

Precipitation that occurs when the sun is directly overhead, or at its zenith, in tropical and equatorial regions. These rains are associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the seasonal migration of the sun. They are characterized by their convective nature, often manifesting as intense, short-duration thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Table 1. Record
Identifier	MLC-T-MET-010317
Field	Meteorology and atmospheric science

Record as JSON

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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010317",
  "term": "Zenithal rains",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Precipitation that occurs when the sun is directly overhead, or at its zenith, in tropical and equatorial regions. These rains are associated with the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and the seasonal migration of the sun. They are characterized by their convective nature, often manifesting as intense, short-duration thunderstorms in the afternoon.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/zenithal-rains/"
}

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