Why Do Storms Spin? | Weather Science for Kids
Why do storms spin? Explore the weather science behind giant wind vortices, hurricanes, and turning air currents in this fun homeschool STEM episode.
Picture our planet as a colossal, spinning merry-go-round rushing through space. High up in the sky, warm air rushes upward and creates an empty spot, inviting nearby breezes to rush in and fill the room. But instead of marching in a straight line, invisible air dancers get nudged sideways by Earth's giant spin, curving into a breathtaking, swirling atmospheric waltz.
As the air rushes closer to the calm center, it pulls its invisible arms…
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