That hurricanes do not cross the equator is a claim that has spread online for years, and that’s because the concept on which this idea is based – the Coriolis Effect – is a complex one. Earth's ...

Founded in a garage in Marin County, California, in 1995, Equator Coffees has evolved into a company known for great coffees and espressos — and it was one of Fair Trade USA’s early partners. A ...

About 15 miles north of Quito, a yellow line representing the Equator runs up a long, regal walkway to the base of the Mitad del Mundo monument, built in 1979. The thing is, they built the structure ...

Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The first thing to keep in mind is that ocean currents are very thin compared to the 12,742-kilometer (7,917-mile) diameter of Earth. They’re only about four kilometers (13,000 feet) deep at most, and ...

MOLINE, Ill — An old myth is recirculating once again on social media. This time, an added twist claims that by simply hopping to the south half of the equator, you'll be able to see water spinning in ...

The Equator is a line of latitude that bisects the globe at its widest point, and where the hours of light and darkness are equal throughout the year. The Equator passes through 13 countries: Ecuador, ...