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  • Coriolis Effect: How It Drives Hurricane Spiral Formation
    The force that determines the direction of spiral in a hurricane is the Coriolis Effect.

    Here's why:

    * Earth's Rotation: The Earth rotates on its axis, and this rotation creates an apparent force that deflects moving objects. This force is called the Coriolis Effect.

    * Northern Hemisphere: In the Northern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect deflects objects to the right. This causes winds in a hurricane to spiral inwards in a counterclockwise direction.

    * Southern Hemisphere: In the Southern Hemisphere, the Coriolis Effect deflects objects to the left. This causes winds in a hurricane to spiral inwards in a clockwise direction.

    So, the Coriolis Effect is the key player in determining the direction of the spiral in a hurricane.

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