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Old 04-14-2003, 10:40 AM
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Re: Re: for all the thinkers

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Originally posted by OUlioness01
The wind is started due to the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure. you see, the sun's rays will heat the air, causing air pressure to rise and the air to heat. as the air rises, air pressure will fall. when the sun goes down there is less wind because air pressure equalizes.
I like to imagine that butterflies and birds cause the wind. It's nicer that way...
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