Global winds. Computer artwork showing the path of the prevailing and dominant winds around the globe, caused by the rotation of the Earth and the Cor
Global winds. Computer artwork showing the path of the prevailing and dominant winds around the globe, caused by the rotation of the Earth and the Coriolis effect. Prevailing winds are winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on Earth's surface. Dominant winds are the trends in direction of wind with the highest speed over a particular point on the Earth's surface.
Size: 4186px × 4186px
Photo credit: © CARLOS CLARIVAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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