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To: lbryce

Has there been any theorizing on the mechanism that is creating a standing hexagonal wind flow pattern at the North Pole?


6 posted on 11/28/2012 10:46:37 AM PST by Captain Rhino (Determined Effort is the hammer that Human Will uses to forge Tomorrow on the anvil of Today.)
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To: Captain Rhino
Has there been any theorizing on the mechanism that is creating a standing hexagonal wind flow pattern at the North Pole?


9 posted on 11/28/2012 11:01:34 AM PST by GoldMan (Never try to rationalize an irrational mind............)
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I saw a video, I believe it was on Science channel, that showed scientists swirling liquids at high speeds in a large, clear vat. They put numerous coloring compounds of different densities in it and managed to form a hexagon around the pole much the same way it is seen here.

I believe it’s due to Saturn’s rotation and the differences in atmospheric densities and wind speeds that cause this very cool-looking feature.


17 posted on 11/29/2012 5:53:05 AM PST by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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http://news.discovery.com/space/saturns-north-pole-hexagon-mystery-solved.html


23 posted on 11/29/2012 9:41:39 AM PST by Red Badger (Lincoln freed the slaves. Obama just got them ALL back......................)
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