How does a storm sustain winds? Where does the energy to sustain hours of wind come from?
In: Physics
Sustained winds are caused by differences in the atmospheric pressure. When a difference in atmospheric pressure exists, air moves from the higher to the lower pressure area, resulting in winds of various speeds. On a rotating planet, such as Earth, the air will also be deflected by the Coriolis effect, except exactly on the equator.
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