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Local and Global Winds
Wind belts on earth are explored along with the Coriolis Effect. Learn the answer to the (seemingly!) easy question - Why does the wind blow?
What is the World Record Highest Wind Speed?
The highest wind speed recorded occurred in the Northeast United States at Mount Washington Observatory. Read about the amazing wind speed weather record taken from this peak.
The Coriolis Effect
Understanding the Coriolis Effect is not easy for many people. Why do the winds blow? What direction does wind blow in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? These question are answered easily with a series of videos and computer simulations as well as a comprehensive list of Coriolis Effect lesson plans and curriculum materials.
Coriolis Effect Lesson Plans and Activites for Understanding Winds on Earth
Understanding the Coriolis Effect is not easy for many people. Why do the winds blow? What direction does wind blow in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? These question are answered easily with a series of videos and computer simulations as well as a comprehensive list of Coriolis Effect lesson plans and curriculum materials.
Computer Games and Video Clip Animations on the Coriolis Effect and Wind
Using computer simulations and video tutorials, full understanding of the Coriolis Effect on Earth winds is explained in detail. Although often difficult to describe in words, these movie files and games will help any weather lover to better understand the wind belts on earth and their directions of movement.
Buys Ballot Law
Buys Ballots law, sometimes referred to as the Baric Wind Law, is discussed.