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The Hadley Cell extends up to 30 degrees north and south of the equator. This is due to the Coriolis force. Does this mean that if Earth spun slower (say days were 72 hours long), would this have an effect on global wind patterns?

by /u/CreeperTrainz in /r/askscience

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