Which geological phenomenon results from the Coriolis effect influencing ocean currents?

💡 Explanation

When wind drives surface currents, the Coriolis effect deflects them to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere because the Earth's rotation influences fluids. Therefore the formation of large rotating ocean gyres results, rather than tsunamis, canyons, or vents which are driven by other processes.

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