Pressure gradient and geostrophic wind
9 min read
Why air moves
Air is pushed from high to low pressure by the pressure gradient force, at right angles to the isobars. The closer the isobars, the stronger the push.
IN THIS LESSON
- The Coriolis effect
- Geostrophic wind
- Near the surface
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