What are some things affected by the Coriolis effect?

The Coriolis effect occurs because of Earth's rotation and the fact that the atmosphere and oceans are not "connected" to the solid part of the planet.1. Atmospheric Circulation PatternsEarth rotates eastward. How do we know? Because the Sun rises in the east. Visualize it using a globe. read more

Winds blow across the Earth from high-pressure systems to low-pressure systems. However, winds don’t travel in a straight line. The actual paths of winds and of ocean currents, which are pushed by wind are a result of the Coriolis effect. The wind appears to bend to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. read more

The Coriolis effect occurs because of Earth's rotation and the fact that the atmosphere and oceans are not "connected" to the solid part of the planet.1. Atmospheric Circulation PatternsEarth rotates eastward. read more

The Coriolis effect (also called the Coriolis force) is defined as the apparent deflection of objects (such as airplanes, wind, missiles, and ocean currents) moving in a straight path relative to the earth's surface. read more