How does the Coriolis effect influence oceanic gyre formation?

💡 Explanation

When wind drives surface currents, the Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, deflects the currents either rightward (Northern Hemisphere) or leftward (Southern Hemisphere), causing a circular motion and gyre formation. Therefore deflection resulting in rotation occurs, rather than other processes which require different forcing mechanisms.

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