The discussion clarifies that water does not consistently spin in different directions when draining in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, contrary to popular belief. This misconception arises from the Coriolis effect, which influences large-scale weather patterns, such as hurricanes, rather than small-scale phenomena like water draining. The Coriolis effect is a result of the Earth's rotation and its spherical shape. Additionally, water at the equator does not exhibit a definitive spin direction.
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Originally posted by Jack
Why does water spin in different directions at different parts of the world?
Also, which way does it spin on the equator?
Originally posted by Janus
If you are talking about the idea that water going down a drain in the Northern Hemisphere spins one direction and water the the Southern Hemisphere in the Other, It doesn't.
The Idea come from the fact that hurricanes follow this pattern. The reason for this behavior is The Coroilis effect.
The Coroilis effect is caused by the fact that the Earth is spinning and shaped like a sphere.