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Russell: 'Monsoon' describes a year's entire season

Please be aware that the word monsoon describes the entire season of a particular year.

The front page of the July 2022 issue of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent said “Prepare for monsoons.” Should have said prepare for the monsoon season.

Page 4 got it half right as it said monsoon season but then below said again prepare for monsoons, which would entail several seasons.

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Russell: 'Monsoon' describes a year's entire season

Posted Thursday, June 30, 2022 1:57 pm

Letter by Mo Russell of Apache Junction

Please be aware that the word monsoon describes the entire season of a particular year.

The front page of the July 2022 issue of the Apache Junction/Gold Canyon Independent said “Prepare for monsoons.” Should have said prepare for the monsoon season.

Page 4 got it half right as it said monsoon season but then below said again prepare for monsoons, which would entail several seasons.

I have lived in Arizona since 1960 and still hear way too many not understand this. Please educate our residents.