Coriolis Effect Explained
The ocean and atmosphere behave differently than solid objects due to their fluid nature, resulting in a phenomenon known as the Coriolis effect. As the Earth rotates, large masses of air and water experience a deflection; in the northern hemisphere, this motion curves to the right, while in the southern hemisphere, it curves to the left. Understanding this effect is crucial for grasping how atmospheric and oceanic currents are influenced by the Earth's rotation.In this clip
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Episode 90: Climate Systems
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