IAS (Admin.) Mains Geography Physical Setting- India-Mechanism of Indian Monsoons and Rainfall Patterns Study Material (Page 3 of 21)

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Modern Theory on Origin of Indian Monsoons: Indian Monsoon and Himalayas as Barrier

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Monsoon winds lie in tropical area between latitudes. In last 50 years, upper atmospheric circulation and various other phenomenon have been studied to question validity of classical concept of origin of monsoon and it has been concluded that temperature difference alone cannot produce monsoon circulation. Modern theories emphasize circulation in atmosphere over subcontinents and nearby areas. Modern theories of origin and mechanism of monsoons consider the following main aspects. Several of these aspects are considered below.

Indian Monsoon and Himalaya…

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Modern Theory on Origin of Indian Monsoons: Longitudinal Extent of Asia, Impact of Jet Stream and Tibetan Plateau (TP)

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Longitudinal Extent of Asia

A large oblong land area situated parallel to the latitudes would be more effective than one that is normal, in producing a pool of heated air. The winds on the globe are in general zonal. Hence, the excess heated air that forms over land at any time will be transported parallel to latitudes. In the case of a …

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