How does the Coriolis effect influence winds in a high pressure system and a low pressure system?

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How does the Coriolis effect influence winds in a high pressure system and a low pressure system?

2007-11-27 12:09:15 · 1 answers · asked by bluelinerjr 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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In the Northern Hemisphere winds move clockwise about a high pressure area and counterclockwise around a low pressure area. (Viewed from above)

In the Southern Hemisphere these directions are reversed.

2007-11-27 12:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋