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The Caribbean
Climate and Physical Geography
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Climate in the Caribbean
• December to April sunny, dry, warm
• May to November hot, humid, wet
• Tropical climates do not exhibit hot summers and cool winters but rather have distinct dry and rainy periods
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Climate in the Caribbean
• Trade winds or prevailing winds: the most constant winds blowing from the east across the Atlantic ocean
• Trade winds have a cooling effect on the Caribbean. They are most noticeable in the dry season
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Caribbean Climate
• Windward sides of islands (side facing the winds) tend to have more rocky coastlines with stronger ocean currents rolling in
• Leeward sides of islands (sides protected by the wind) are where resorts are usually located.
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Hurricanes
• The fall is hurricane season for the Caribbean.
• Violent storms and hurricanes have damaged tourism infrastructure in recent years
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Climate Change and Hurricanes
• Many people blame the increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes on global climate destabilization (global warming)