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Do hurricanes rotate different directions depending on which hemisphere they are in?
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Yes, In the northern hemisphere they rotate counterclockwise and in the Southern Hemisphere they rotate clockwise.
Such rotation is called cyclonic rotation.
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What are the different types of natural hurricanes that can cause people problems?
typhoons,tropical cyclones,and hurricanes are all troublesome types of hurricanes
Do most hurricanes occur by the us?
This is because of somewhat tricky terminology. The term hurricane applies to a certain type of storm that occurs in the north hemisphere in the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean, which is in the general vicinity of the U.S. The same type of storm occurring in different parts of the world goes by different names such as typhoon, cyclone, or tropical cyclone.
Which season has the longest darkness hours?
Winter has the longest hours of darkness. Remembering of course that winter is at different times of the year depending on which hemisphere, the north or south, you live in.
What are the different imaginary lines on globe?
Equator which seperates the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere
Which way does water drain in the southern hemisphere?
At some point, most of us have heard that water spins down a drain in different directions depending on which hemisphere we happen to be in. The fact is, the Coriolis force (an apparent force as a result of the Earth's spin) has virtually nothing to do with which direction water spins as it empties down a drain. Although this force is "real" and does have an affect on other large, long lived systems that travel great distances (such as hurricanes, high and low pressure systems, and long range artillery shells), water draining from toilets, sinks, and bathtubs are rendered virtually immune from its affects. The Coriolis force is much too weak to have any affect on such small, short lived rotating bodies of water under normal conditions.
Is the sense hurricanes of the swirl different in the Southern Hemisphere?
Yes, hurricanes and other cyclones in the Northern hemisphere swirl counterclockwise while in the southern hemisphere they swirl clockwise.
Do downburst spin in different directions nortern hemisphere then the southern hemisphere?
No. Downbursts generally do not spin.
How are the winds in the northern hemisphere different from the winds in the southern hemisphere?
Because your mom is fat and when she farts it comes out two directions
What muscle fibers pull in different directions depending on stimulation?
Skeletal muscles
Why is it cold in the north hemisphere when is hot in the south hemisphere?
Because while Earth is in its rotation, depending on what position it is, different parts of it are reflected by light, and different parts are not, which makes them hotter or colder.
Are there any differences in rotation of a storm in different hemispheres for example a hurricane in U.S. and one on the other side of the world?
Yes, In the northern hemisphere storms rotate counter clockwise. In the southern Hemisphere they rotate clockwise. Therefore Hurricanes are always in the northern Hemisphere and cyclones are in the southern.
What causes hurricanes to rotate in different directions in the northern and southern hemispheres?
It is a consequence of the Coriolis effect, a consequence of the earth's spin. In large scale weather patterns such as hurricanes, air is deflected relative to the direction it is pulled by a pressure gradient where it would otherwise simply move towards low pressure (such as in a hurricane) and away from high pressure. Air in the northern hemisphere is deflected to the right while air in the Southern Hemisphere is deflected to the left. This is a consequence of the fact that, when viewed from over the north pole, earth appears to rotate counterclockwise, while it appears to rotate clockwise if view from over the south pole.
When does autum begin?
Autumn begins at different times depending where you live on earthNorthern hemisphere ... 1 September - 30 NovemberSouthern hemisphere ... 1 March - 31 MaySometimes, however, there is an equinox
What is the difference between a cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere and a cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
Because your mom is fat and when she farts it comes out two directions
What is the different between hurricane and hurricanes?
Hurricane refers to one Hurricane, While Hurricanes refers to two or more hurricanes.
What is the Difference of tornadoes in the north and south equator?
They apparently spin in different directions. Most tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate counter-clockwise, while those in the Southern Hemisphere tend to rotate in a clockwise direction. For the most part, this is caused by the earth's rotation.
What are the different types of natural hurricanes that can cause people problems?
typhoons,tropical cyclones,and hurricanes are all troublesome types of hurricanes
