Rain/Theories

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Reasons Why It Rains

• The rain is soothing and refreshing as well as cleansing, suggesting a 'sin theory'.
• In the Orientation video for The Swan, we're informed that The DHARMA Initiative was studying meteorology. Perhaps DHARMA is behind the sudden, heavy rainfall that occurs on the Island.
• Sudden, heavy rains are common in tropical island environments.
• In the Pilot Charlie remarks "Guys, is this normal? This 'End of the World' type weather?" A possible hint at the external conditions on the island are connected to what happens in the hatch.
• The rain, like all environmental happenings on the island, is simulated.
• The rain occurs whenever someone arrives or departs the Island via the bearing of 325 degrees
  • Yeah, probably right or really close. We've seen Frank fly through the storm (maelstrom?, tempest?) in order to go from island to real world. That sort of suggests this a portal. Also we know Desmond and Danielle landed on the island after their vessel went through a terrible storm.
    • Also, Ethan and Richard drug Juliet because the trip is rough, possibly alluding to a storm.
• The rain comes at a certain time of day. When Locke and Boone are in the jungle locke stops and lifts up his arms and it begins to rain.