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Coriolis Force and Storms - Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Patterns

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This introductory lecture explains geostrophic balance and how pressure gradients and the Coriolis force produce rotating atmospheric flows. It applies these ideas to hurricanes, convective and frontal storms, airmass thunderstorms, and severe thunderstorms.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Pressure Anomalies on Weather Maps
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- Chapter 2. Geostrophic Adjustment
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- Chapter 3. Hurricanes in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
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- Chapter 4. Coriolis Force and Toilet Bowl Mythology
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- Chapter 5. Definition of a Storm
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- Chapter 6. Convective and Frontal Storms
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- Chapter 7. Airmass Thunderstorms
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- Chapter 8. Severe Thunderstorms
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