Windward vs Leeward Sides Explained | Rain Shadow Effect 🌧️🌤️

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What is the difference between the windward side and the leeward side of a mountain? 🌧️🌤️

In this video, we clearly explain windward vs leeward sides, how mountains affect rainfall, and why one side receives heavy rain while the other remains dry. This process is known as the rain shadow effect, an important concept in geography, earth science, and climate studies.

You will learn how moist air carried by winds rises along the windward side of a mountain, cools down, and condenses to form clouds and rain. As the air moves over the mountain and descends on the leeward side, it becomes warmer and drier, resulting in little to no rainfall. This explains why deserts and dry regions often form on the leeward side of major mountain ranges.

Whether you are reviewing for exams, teaching a class, or simply curious about how mountains influence weather and climate, this video provides a simple, visual, and easy-to-understand explanation of windward and leeward sides.

📌 Ideal for:
• Geography and Earth Science students
• High school and middle school lessons
• Exam review and quick concept refresh
• Weather, climate, and monsoon studies