Winds are deflected in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the rotation of the Earth. As air moves from high to low pressure areas, the rotation causes it to turn to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere. This deflection influences global wind patterns and ocean currents, contributing to the formation of weather systems. The effect is strongest at the poles and weakens toward the equator.
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