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In a mesocyclone, why does wind shear create a horizontal axis of spinning air?

Earth Science Asked by spillthrill on January 18, 2021

Take a look at this picture.Mesocyclone beginning

Moist updrafts interact with highly-sheared upper-level winds, which sets up a horizontal vortex. But why? What causes the air to be forced downward and to the right, then continue rising (also to the right)?

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