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Originally Posted by HOWMAR
My lungs inspire the same amount of air no matter how large the island I am standing on....
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But the winds blow much more constantly over small flat islands than rugged moutainous islands where the mountains block the winds and shifts wind patterns on a local level.
Ever wonder why its dustier in the Cibao than along the north coast?
Ever wonder why it rains more in Puerto Plata than in Santiago?
Ever wonder why its windier in Puerto Plata than in Santiago?
Hint: Cordillera Septentrional is part of the reason.
Have not noticed the difference, take a trip and notice.
Why is San Juan province drier and warmer than Santiago province?
Hint: Cordillera Central has something to do with it.
Stop comparing small flat islands to this country, its totally uncomparable.
When was the last time you saw a forest or abundant rain falling on flat Caribbean nations? When?
Exactly, most of the rain, all of the forests, and the most arable land are on mountanous islands. Thus, mountainous and flat islands are not comparable!
-NAL