| − | The [[acceleration]] of an object due to the Coriolis force, a<sub>c</sub> can be described mathematically by: | + | [[File:Coriolis effect10.svg.png|thumb|right|200px|Hurricane formation in the Northern hemisphere: the Coriolis force (red) causes deflection of air currents. Blue arrows represent the pressure gradient force. ]]The [[acceleration]] of an object due to the Coriolis force, a<sub>c</sub> can be described mathematically by: |