All weather systems
“Seasonal wind revolution - continental-scale weather system flip every six months”
Formation
Seasonal heating/cooling differences between land and ocean
Impact
Defines wet and dry seasons for billions of people
Technical specs
Wind10-40 mph surface winds
RegionsTropical and subtropical regions, especially Asia
elite tier
Famous encounter
The Indian Summer Monsoon - Critical for the agriculture of the subcontinent
Etymology
Arabic 'mausim' meaning 'season'