Zone of maximum precipitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010338",
  "term": "Zone of maximum precipitation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A geographical area that consistently receives the highest amounts of rainfall or snowfall within a larger region. This zone is often associated with orographic lifting, where moist air is forced upward over mountains, leading to condensation and precipitation. For instance, the windward slopes of mountain ranges frequently exhibit such zones.",
  "see_also": [
    "orographic precipitation"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/zone-of-maximum-precipitation/"
}