My most recent Google search. "Which direction do tornadoes spin?"
Coriolis Effect:
The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon caused by the Earth's rotation, making objects in motion appear to curve. In the Northern Hemisphere, it deflects objects to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it deflects objects to the left.
Hemispheric Differences:
Because tornadoes are a part of a larger atmospheric system, they tend to follow the general pattern of rotation influenced by the Coriolis effect. This leads to counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere.
Anticyclonic Tornadoes:
While most tornadoes rotate in the expected direction (counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere), there are rare exceptions called anticyclonic tornadoes, which rotate in the opposite direction (clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere).
The Coriolis effect is a phenomenon caused by the Earth's rotation, making objects in motion appear to curve. In the Northern Hemisphere, it deflects objects to the right, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it deflects objects to the left.
Hemispheric Differences:
Because tornadoes are a part of a larger atmospheric system, they tend to follow the general pattern of rotation influenced by the Coriolis effect. This leads to counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere.
Anticyclonic Tornadoes:
While most tornadoes rotate in the expected direction (counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere), there are rare exceptions called anticyclonic tornadoes, which rotate in the opposite direction (clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere).
