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The flow of ocean currents is influenced by a combination of factors such as the Earth’s rotation (Coriolis effect), wind patterns, temperature, and the shape of Coastlines. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes currents to move clockwise due to the deflection caused by the Earth's rotation. In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes currents to move counterclockwise.
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North equatorial and south equatorial currents flow in which direction?
The North Equatorial Current flows westward and the South Equatorial Current flows eastward.
What is the direction around a high pressure system?
Around a high pressure system, winds generally rotate clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.
What is the difference to tornadoes north and south of the equator?
Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere usually spin counterclockwise, while those south of the equator usually spin clockwise.
Does a hurricane go counter clockwise?
Hurricanes are in a class of storm called tropical cyclones. Such storms rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern. In a strict sense, the term hurricane is only applied to tropical cyclones in parts of the northern hemisphere, so they do rotate counterclockwise.
Do hurricane's violent winds spin counterclockwise around the center or eye?
North of the equator, yes. South of the equator, they spin clockwise. Wind direction is affected by the spin of the Earth.
North equatorial and south equatorial currents flow in which direction?
The North Equatorial Current flows westward and the South Equatorial Current flows eastward.
What is the phenomenon that causes cyclones to spin counterclockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator?
it just does... google it if ur curious
What is the direction around a high pressure system?
Around a high pressure system, winds generally rotate clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere due to the Coriolis effect.
Which gyre would have clockwise circulation North pacific south pacific south Atlantic or the Indian ocean?
The South Pacific Gyre and the Indian Ocean Gyre have clockwise circulation patterns, while the North Pacific Gyre and the South Atlantic Gyre have counterclockwise circulation patterns.
What is the difference to tornadoes north and south of the equator?
Tornadoes in the northern hemisphere usually spin counterclockwise, while those south of the equator usually spin clockwise.
What way does hurricane spin?
The hurricane spins counterclockwise due to the Coriolis force In the north if Canada was in the south it would spin clockwise. this happens because as the earth spins it veers the winds in the north west and in the south east
What direction does the earth go clockwise or counterclock wise?
The Earth rotates counterclockwise on its axis when viewed from above the North Pole. This rotation gives us day and night as different parts of the Earth face towards or away from the Sun.
Does earth spins to east to west?
The Earth spins counterclockwise so no, it spins from west to east. Counter clockwise if you are standing on the north pole. Clockwise if you stand on the south pole. Either way it spins from west to east.
What is the clockwise deflection of air in the Northern Hemisphere and the counterclockwise deflection of air in the Southern Hemisphere?
In the Northern Hemisphere, air deflects to the right (clockwise) due to the Coriolis effect. In the Southern Hemisphere, air deflects to the left (counterclockwise) due to the same effect. This phenomenon is a result of Earth's rotation causing moving objects to deviate from a straight path.
Does a hurricane go counter clockwise?
Hurricanes are in a class of storm called tropical cyclones. Such storms rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern. In a strict sense, the term hurricane is only applied to tropical cyclones in parts of the northern hemisphere, so they do rotate counterclockwise.
Do hurricane's violent winds spin counterclockwise around the center or eye?
North of the equator, yes. South of the equator, they spin clockwise. Wind direction is affected by the spin of the Earth.
Are whirlpool directions affected by being north or south of the equator?
Yes, whirlpool directions are affected by being north or south of the equator due to the Coriolis effect. In the Northern Hemisphere, whirlpools rotate clockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate counterclockwise. This is a result of the Earth's rotation and its impact on fluid dynamics.
