Geography
In Southern Hemisphere the ships are sailing faster from west to east, between 40° and 50°S latitude due to the effect of a strong wind.
- Name the winds.
- Why are they strong?
Atmospheric Pressure & Winds
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These winds are known as the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties.
These westerly winds are particularly strong in the Southern Hemisphere between 40° and 50°S because there is very little land to interrupt their flow. The continuous stretch of open ocean allows the winds to gain speed and blow with great force, helping ships sail faster from west to east.
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