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The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth spins, different points on its surface move at varying speeds, with the equator moving faster than the poles. This difference in rotational speed causes moving objects, such as air masses and ocean currents, to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. The result is a pattern of movement that influences weather systems, ocean currents, and other phenomena.

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