Why did the cloud of radioactive gas end up over Europe from Cherobyl?

Subject: Why did the cloud of radioactive gas end up over Europe from Cherobyl?

Date: Tue Jun 30 23:18:00 1998
Posted by Sue
Grade level: undergrad
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City: No city entered. State/Province: AB
Country: CAN
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 899266680.Es

Message:


It should have ended up over southern Asia instead.  Does it have 
something to do with the coriolis effect and winds?

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