Sentences with phrase «huge air masses»

The gigantic rotor, which measures 154 meters, has to withstand huge air masses, as it is hit by the energy of 200 tons of air per second when the wind blows at a speed of 10 meters per second.»

As it grows, the rotation of the Earth sets the huge air mass spinning, and you get a hurricane (or, as they are called when they're in the Pacific Ocean, a typhoon — the generic term is a tropical cyclone).

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Experience a comprehensive overview of the Torres Strait Islands and the huge Peninsula land mass as you return to Cairns by air.

These slim strips of strong winds have a huge influence on climate, as they can push air masses around and affect weather patterns.