The world of meteorology is as fascinating as it is unpredictable. Among the many weather phenomena that captivate our attention, hurricanes stand out due to ... Read more The post Why More Hurricanes ...

The Coriolis effect, a result of Earth's rotation ... Hurricanes are classified by their wind speeds using the Saffir-Simpson ...

Wind moves the surface waters by friction, but away from the equator the Coriolis effect means this is diverted, to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left south of the equator ...

Another wind, the Coriolis Force, deflects this warmer water ... and mammals such as seals and whales. Because of the effect of the upwelling along the Benguela coast, the Namib supports a biomass ...

Cyclones can be categorized into several types: Tropical Cyclone: These storms form over warm ocean waters with wind speeds of at least 34 knots (63 km/h). They are known for their intense rainfall ...

Waves, tide, and wind dominate coastal processes and landforms ... and are deflected equatorward by the Coriolis effect, arriving from the northwest in the northern hemisphere and southwest ...