Geography — Mechanism of the Indian Monsoon

Differential heating, ITCZ, jet streams, El Niño, IOD and MJO — the monsoon explained with diagrams and exam pointers.

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Classical explanation

The classical theory attributes the monsoon to differential heating of land and sea, creating low pressure over the Indian landmass in summer.

Diagram showing monsoon winds and the position of the ITCZ in July

Diagram placeholder: position of the ITCZ in July.

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