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Something in the Air: Coriolis Force, The
The Coriolis Effect, named for 19th century French scientist Gaspard Gustave Coriolis, describes the apparent force that arises when an object that is moving is viewed in a reference frame that is rotating.
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Something in the Air: Heat, Pressure and Atmospheric Circulation Cells
The movement of heat around the globe is one of the most critical components of Earth's climate system. The circuits of air that move as part of the circulation process are known as cells.