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Cyclones spin counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.

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In the northern hemisphere all cyclones and nearly all tornadoes rotate counterclockwise.

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Does the wind blow the same direction in cyclones and hurricanes?

It depends. A hurricane is a kind of cyclone. Tropical cyclones are only called hurricanes in parts of the northern hemisphere. have winds that spin counterclockwise. However, in the southern hemisphere cyclone winds spin clockwise.


Does wind blow clockwise in the nirthern hemesphere?

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How will the wind blowing out of a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere blow?

They will blow in opposite directions.


How will winds blowing out of a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere blow?

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In the northern hemisphere how do winds blow out of an area of high pressure?

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In the northern hemisphere how do the winds blow out of an area of high pressure?

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In what direction does a trade wind blow?

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Do trade winds go north to south?

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