The global wind belt that occurs between 30 and 60 degrees latitude is known as the westerlies. These winds blow from the southwest in the Northern Hemisphere and from the northwest in the Southern Hemisphere, generally moving toward the poles. The westerlies play a crucial role in shaping weather patterns and ocean currents in these mid-latitude regions. They are influenced by the Coriolis effect and are a key component of the Earth's atmospheric circulation.
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