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Unclear Science Notes on Winds and Earth Spin
A general discussion explains how Earth’s rotation affects wind directions and speeds, with anecdotes about equatorial speeds and polar winds. It notes that if rotation stopped, winds would flow north and south from the poles and hot winds away from the equator. It also mentions ships riding gales and hurricanes and introduces a Mexico leaflet offer for readers.
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Earth
Equator
Arctic Circle
Iceland
North Pole
South Pole