Convection Cells

Convection cells are large-scale patterns of heat and fluid movement within Earth's atmosphere or oceans. They occur when warmer, less dense air or water rises, while cooler, denser areas sink, creating a continuous cycle. In the atmosphere, these cells drive weather patterns and influence climate, such as the trade winds and jet streams. In oceans, they help distribute heat around the globe. Convection cells are fundamental in transferring energy from one location to another, maintaining balance and affecting environmental conditions on a planetary scale.