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Do tornadoes spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere?
Yes, tornadoes typically spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere due to the rotation of the Earth creating a cyclonic motion in low-pressure systems. In the southern hemisphere, tornadoes spin clockwise due to the Coriolis effect.
Do tornadoes always spin clockwise?
No, tornadoes can spin in either a counterclockwise or clockwise direction. In the Northern Hemisphere, tornadoes most commonly spin counterclockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere they more frequently spin clockwise. The direction of rotation is determined by the storm system in which a tornado forms.
What is counterclockwise spin of a planet or moon called?
The counterclockwise spin of a planet or moon is called retrograde rotation. This means the object is rotating in the opposite direction of its orbit around another body, like a planet rotating against the direction of its orbit around the sun.
Does the moon rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
The moon rotates counterclockwise on its axis as viewed from above the North Pole. This rotation is also known as prograde rotation.
Does neptune spin clockwise or counter clockwise?
Neptune spins counterclockwise on its axis, similar to most other planets in our solar system.
