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What is the direction of rotation of tropical cyclones, tropical storms and hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere? | |
A) Counterclockwise and inward | |
B) Clockwise and outward | |
C) Counterclockwise and outward | |
D) Clockwise and inward |
Posted: 14 Sep 2019 22:40 UTC | Post #1 |
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Bobbymarek Deck & Engine |
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Help, hurricane dorrian just went clockwise, and inward due to the Gulf Stream. Is this an anomaly? | |
Posted: 15 Sep 2019 17:47 UTC | Post #2 |
Samwrudder Deck & Engine |
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Dorian's track was a clockwise semi circle. however dorians rotation around the eye of the storm was counter clockwise and as it's a low pressure system the winds were also inward towards it's own eye. |
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