o How does circulation differ between a hurricane in the northern and southern hemispheres?

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o How does circulation differ between a hurricane in the northern and southern hemispheres?

2007-10-18 12:20:21 · 3 answers · asked by ashfly89 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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They turn in opposite directions.

2007-10-18 12:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The circulation of the hurricanes will be counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.These deflections are due to the coriolis force which is an apparent force created by the rotation of the earth about its axis.

2007-10-19 14:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by Arasan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

northern hemisphere- counterclockwise
southern hemisphere-clockwise

2007-10-18 19:34:32 · answer #3 · answered by ivanast 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋