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TeachMeFinance.com - explain coriolis effect coriolis effect The term 'coriolis effect' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' force due to the earth's rotation, capable of generating currents. it causes moving bodies to be deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere. the 'force' is proportional to the speed and latitude of the moving object. it is zero at the equator and maximum at the poles'. Previous 5 Terms: Core melt accident Core Punch Core wall corella coriaceous Next 5 Terms: Coriolis effect (Coriolis force) Coriolis Force Corn Snow Ice Corner Effects corniculate About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.