Coriolis Effect

Coriolis Effect

The Coriolis effect is how Earth’s rotation causes moving air and water to curve rather than move in a straight line. This effect influences weather patterns, ocean currents, and airplane flight paths. It is why hurricanes spin in different directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Scientists can...

Do you know why winds and ocean currents don’t travel in straight lines? This is because of the Coriolis effect.

This effect occurs because the Earth rotates, causing moving objects like air and water to appear curved rather than traveling in a straight line.

It's not a force but an apparent change in motion caused by the Earth’s ro...