why do tropical cyclones weaken at the leeward side of a mountain?
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why do tropical cyclones weaken at the leeward side of a mountain?
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When a tropical cyclone (TC) passes over a mountain range, its steering flow and cyclonic circulation are often strongly modified by the orography. This tends to enhance the precipitation associated with the storm's rainbands