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Why are microthermal climates limited to the northern hemisphere?
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Why do tornadoes go counter clockwise?
Fort the most part that is limited to tornadoes in the northern hemisphere. Nearly all southern hemisphere tornadoes rotate clockwise. Tornadoes are formed from thunderstorms called supercells, and get their counterclockwise rotation from the rotation in those storms. The storms get their rotation from wind shear, or differences in wind speed and direction with altitude. In the northern hemisphere the wind shear is usually counterclockwise with increasing altitude. For example the wind at ground level may be out of the west while higher up it is out of the south, so it shifts in a counterclockwise manner. This can impart a counterclockwise spin on the updraft, or rising air current of a thunderstorm.
Is high pressure slow wind or fast wind?
For reasons I won't explain lest you should lapse into a coma, there is a physical limitation as to how sharply clockwise-circulating winds [Northern Hemisphere] can curve around a high pressure systems. The radius of curvature (how tightly winds can spiral) is significantly limited. Thus you get a broad area of light winds.There is no such physical limitation as to how sharply the air can curve when spiraling counter-clockwise [Northern Hemisphere] toward a low pressure center, so strong winds blowing in spirals that have small radii of curvature can develop.
How often do tornadoes and hurricanes happen in the Temperate Rainforest?
Hurricanes do not often impact temperate areas as the are mostly limited to tropical and subtropical regions. Tornadoes are more common than hurricanes in temperate climates, but affect grassland more often than forests.
What phenomena accounts for the hurricane Luis spinning counter clockwise?
In the northern hemisphere, every low pressure area in a fluid rotates counterclockwise (to the left). This arises as a consequence of the rotation of the earth. If we were together and could make a drawing on paper, I could explain it clearly, but here on WikiAnswers we're limited to text, and it would just be too confusing to try to explain it completely in words. If you want to see a detailed explanation including drawings, leave your e-mail address on my message board, and remind me there of what you're looking for.
When was Nimbus Communications Limited created?
Nimbus Communications Limited was created in 1997.
How is the weather around igloos?
Since most igloos or ice-caves are built in very cold climates, the weather around them is frigid. Some extremely northern climates have limited sun, harsh winds, and below-zero cold temperatures.
What are the 3 natural barriers that have limited peoples movements in east Asia?
Mountain Ranges are one. China also has subartic climates on the northern border, and islands on the eastern border.
What is the population of Northern Coalfields Limited?
The population of Northern Coalfields Limited is 16,796.
When was Northern Coalfields Limited created?
Northern Coalfields Limited was created in 1984.
What is Northern Coalfields Limited's population?
The population of Northern Coalfields Limited is 2,006.
What are three natural barriers that have limited peoples movements in east Asia?
Mountain Ranges are one. China also has subartic climates on the northern border, and islands on the eastern border. Hope this helps
Why are albatrosses limited to the southern hemisphere?
Albatrosses are _not_ limited to the Southern Hemisphere, but it is an interesting question nonetheless. Maybe it depends on what you mean by "albatross." In the albatross family, there are many species, some of which do live in the northern hemisphere. Three live in the North Pacific, and one lives in the Galapagos Islands which, being right on the equator, are technically partly in the Northern Hemisphere. There are no albatrosses in the North Atlantic. Except for the waved albatross in the Galapagos Islands, albatrosses do not live in the tropics. This is because they need wind in order to fly long distances, and there are often long periods of calm in the tropics. Therefore, those albatrosses that live in the Southern Hemisphere can not cross to the Northern Hemisphere, and vice versa. The waved albatross is able to live in the Galapagos because the local conditions there create enough wind for them. For more details, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albatross.
What are people's views on antarctica today?
Most people who live in the Northern Hemisphere say 'Arctic' when you discuss Antarctica. This shows a limited knowledge of the continent. People who live in the Southern Hemisphere are more knowledgeable about Antarctica, and some people believe it to be a special place.
What is Northern Gas Networks Limited's population?
The population of Northern Gas Networks Limited is 1,200.
When was Northern Gas Networks Limited created?
Northern Gas Networks Limited was created in 2005.
When was Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited created?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited was created in 1963.
How do fat help animals adapt to hot and cold climates?
In cold climates, the blubber helps to insulate the animal and keep them warm.. In hot climates, of there's limited food supply, the blubber acts as a food supply.
