COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Earth's Rotation Affects Flows in Submarine Channels
Description: Coriolis forces due to Earth's rotation deflect winds and ocean flows to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. In sinuous submarine channels, Coriolis forces can drive secondary circulation of turbidity currents and determine where erosion and sediment deposition occur. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101005141620.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 10/5/2010
Reading Level: Basic
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