Equator In fact, the tow-pressure doldrums are created as the sun heats the equa

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Equator In fact, the tow-pressure doldrums are created as the sun heats the equatorial region and causes air masses to rise and travel north and south. (This warm, tow-pressure equatorial wind descends again around the horse latitudes. Some equatorial air masses return to the doldrums as trade winds, while others circulate in the other direction as westerlies.) Wind traveling at different speeds, different altitudes and over water or land can cause different types of patterns and storms. Jet Streams Jet streams are geostrophic winds that form near the boundaries of air masses with different temperatures and humidity. The rotation of the Earth and its uneven heating by the sun also contribute to the formation of high-altitude jet streams. These strong, fast wind in upper atmosphere can blow 480 kph (298 mph). Jet streams blow through a layer of the atmosphere called the stratosphere, at altitudes of 8 14 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) above Earth's surface.

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2. Wind blows in the direction from high pressure to low pressure. If all the winds blow in the same direction it will give rise to coriolis force which will lead to formation of tropical storm.

These winds are strong rotating winds. they flow in counter clockwise direction towards the centre which gives rise to eye shape and leads to formaiton of storm.

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