The Coriolis effect happens because of the Earth’s rotation. This force makes things travel in a curve rather than a straight line. In the northern hemisphere, things deflect to the right, and in the ...

This one takes some explanation, and it's okay if it doesn't make sense at first. We'll be covering some basic physics principles to answer this week's question. First, picture this. The Earth, of ...

The simplest definition of wind is air in motion. Wind is generated by uneven pressure in the atmosphere, which is caused by uneven heating by the Sun, land, and oceans. The air closest to the ground ...

The region of Earth receiving the Sun's direct rays is the equator. Here the air is heated and then rises, leaving low pressure areas behind. Moving to about thirty degrees north and south of the ...

If you’ve ever found yourself on a Hawaiian beach, sipping a Mai Tai with a constant breeze, you are not only having a great day, but you have felt the trade winds. Trade winds are steady, persistent ...