Roaring Forties
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The Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds. It is found in the Southern hemisphere. It is found between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees.[1]
Roaring Forties Media
Roaring Forties as they contract towards southern Australia (observed in September 1895).
The Roaring Forties in the Cook Strait of New Zealand produce high waves, and erode the shore as shown in this image
The Clipper Route, taken by ships sailing from Europe to Australia in order to take advantage of the Roaring Forties
A drawing of a square rigged ship with shortened sail passing through the Roaring Forties
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References
- ↑ Catchpole, Heather. Roaring forties (in en-AU). www.abc.net.au (2007-09-20). Retrieved 2020-09-23.
