File:Earth Global Circulation.jpg

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Description Global circulation of Earth's atmosphere displaying Hadley cell, Ferrell cell and polar cell (see discussion page first).
Source http://sealevel.jpl.nasa.gov/overview/climate-climatic.html
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current02:37, 30 October 2009Thumbnail for version as of 02:37, 30 October 2009556 × 477 (155 KB)Genetics4goodFixed incorrect arrows at top and bottom; also added more upright/downwards arrows at the westerlies sections; as the wind changes direction somewhat more upwards/downwards. Also added additional arrow to show how the cells are connected together. All cha

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