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If there is a system with high pressure in the center and low pressure on the outside (divergence), which way will wind move?

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In a system with a high-pressure center and low pressure outside, winds flow from high to low pressure areas. The Coriolis force causes a counter-clockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and a clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere around the system's center.

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When there is a system with high pressure at the center and low pressure on the outside (divergence), winds generally flow from the high-pressure area towards the lower pressure area. Due to the Coriolis force, in the Northern Hemisphere, wind flowing towards the center of a low-pressure system, such as a hurricane, will be deflected to the right, causing a counterclockwise rotation around the center. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, the deflection is to the left, causing a clockwise rotation. The magnitude of wind movement is also influenced by the pressure difference; a greater pressure difference results in stronger winds. Specifically, for a tropical cyclone, which is characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rains, the inward-flowing winds are deflected in a manner that reinforces the cyclone's rotation direction in each hemisphere. Low pressure at the surface is associated with rising air, leading to cooling, cloud formation, and easily visible low-pressure patterns from space. High-pressure areas, with their sinking air, produce clear skies and are less visible from space.

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