Coriolis Effect

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to walk in a straight line on a spinning carousel. Just like how you find yourself unintentionally veering off course due to the spinning platform beneath you, the Coriolis effect causes winds and ocean currents to curve as they move across the spinning Earth. In this analogy, the carousel represents the rotating Earth, your intended straight path mirrors the intended straight-line movement of winds and currents, and the unexpected curve in your path illustrates how Earth's rotation diverts these natural flows, creating the Coriolis effect.