The Coriolis Effect is an invisible force...kind of. It is responsible for the vast majority of weather on earth, but the force doesn't actually exist. Still, we can see it on a merry-go-round.
The Coriolis effect happens because of the Earth’s rotation. This force makes things travel in a curve rather than a straight line. In the northern hemisphere, things deflect to the right, and in the ...
What causes hurricanes, oceans, and even wind to move in unique patterns? ️ Discover the Coriolis effect, a force influenced by Earth's rotation that shapes how we experience the world. We break down ...
That hurricanes do not cross the equator is a claim that has spread online for years, and that’s because the concept on which this idea is based – the Coriolis Effect – is a complex one. Earth's ...
Ocean currents driven by wind, water density, tides, ocean floor features, or the Coriolis effect, have an important role on climate regulation and marine ecology. In turn, increasing water surface ...
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Climate Classroom: The Coriolis Effect

Our weather is largely driven by a force that only exists due to our position on a rotating planet. Here's an experiment you ...