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The term monsoon comes from the Arab word "mausim" which means seasonal wind. In the Philippines Northeast monsoon is also known as Amihan which comes mostly in October to February, while Southwest monsoon is known as Habagat which comes in May to September.
Figure 1 shows what happens during the colder months. The wind blows from the ITCZ area in the Asian continent toward the low-pressure area south of the Philippines. The cold air that we experience from December to February is part of the wind system. This monsoon wind is locally known as amihan. The wind passes over some bodies of water before it reaches the Philippines. The wind picks up moisture along the way and brings rain to the eastern part of the Philippines.
Explanation:
What is Monsoon?
A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region. Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics.
What is Amihan?
Amihan refers to the season dominated by the trade winds, which are experienced in the Philippines as a cool northeast wind. It is characterized by moderate temperatures, little or no rainfall in the central and western part of Luzon and Visayas, and a prevailing wind from the east.
What is Habagat?
During Southwest monsoon or hanging Habagat, the high-pressure area is at the Australian continent, and the low-pressure area is at North China, Mongolia, and Siberia. The gusty winds from the west and excessive rainfall often turn to dangerous typhoons.
What is ITCZ?
The Intertropical Convergence Zone, known by sailors as the doldrums or the calms because of its monotonous windless weather, is the area where the northeast and the southeast trade winds converge. It encircles Earth near the thermal equator though its specific position varies seasonally.
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