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Nova Labs: Hurricane Rotation and the Coriolis Effect

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In the northern hemisphere, big storms spin counterclockwise as they travel, but in the southern hemisphere they spin clockwise. Why do storms spin in different directions depending on their location? [2:55]

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Concepts
hurricanes, storms
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coriolis effect, pbs, storm rotation
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)