Coriolis+Effect

Coriolis Effect and Travel Paths - Allie & Zoe - Orange class

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Coriolis Effect__:** - The state of water and air on Earth being swerved in the opposite direction due to Earth's rotation - Causes winds to move in their specific paths, therefore directing hurricanes to where they go - Most powerful determinant in wind patterns - Doesn't affect westerly winds



- Caused by the Coriolis effect - Carries hurricanes westward from Africa to the westerly winds - Goes 20-30 mph
 * __Northeast Trade Winds:__**

- Hurricane may reach high enough to touch troposphere - It can spread across the surface of the planet and cover hundreds of square miles of land and sea - Hurricanes travel under warm water, particularly the Gulf Stream - After NE Trade Winds, hurricanes are carried by westerly winds
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- Air north of the equator moves in a clockwise direction - Air south of the equator moves in a counter-clockwise direction - All move in a circular direction
 * __Circulation of Air__**:



- Atlantic Basin storm must move over latitudes of 10 and 30 degrees North to further develop - Cape Verde Islands at this latitude - Ocean temperature has to be 80+ degrees for a storm to further develop
 * __Developing Hurricanes__**:

__**Storm's Weaknesses:**__ - Traveling over land cuts off hurricane's supply of water and heat - Cold water doesn't have enough heat and evaporating water to support the hurricane

- Hurricane Andrew Lab ~ Introduction to Hurricanes - Notes: + Sept. 15 + Sept. 16 + Sept. 20 - Hurricane Test study guide - Hurricane Test
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