Originally Posted by
alan s
Rotates within its atmosphere? Please explain. Tradewinds are from the east in tropics. Prevailing westerlies in mid latitudes.
that's a temperature differential as is the gulf stream in the Atlantic ocean and the Coriolis effect . you sailing from the Azores?
OP is riding a bike on land.. I'm on the west coast on the big river.. I was in the US Navy But not the Navigator..
If it really matters to you, May I suggest a course of study in meteorology ......
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