Coriolis effect

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, including air currents and ocean currents, caused by the rotation of the Earth. As the Earth spins, different parts of its surface move at different speeds—faster at the equator than at the poles. This results in wind and water currents curving to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. The Coriolis effect is crucial for understanding weather patterns, ocean circulation, and the dynamics of rotating systems, influencing everything from hurricanes to plane flights.