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Westerlies are described as ‘Roaring Forties ‘Furious Fifties ’ and ‘Shrieking Sixties ’ in the Southern Hemisphere. Why?

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  • Westerlies are very strong and powerful in the Southern Hemisphere due to the presence of the vast oceans there. Beyond 40°S, due to the absence of landmasses, they blow with great velocity. 
  • Along 40°S, westerlies are called Roaring forties. 
  • Along 50°S, westerlies are called Furious Fifties and along 60°S, they are called Shrieking Sixties.

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