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Strong westerly winds in the southern hemisphere are called ...

Frosty breaths

Roaring forties

Southern hurricanes

The ring of fire

The Roaring Forties are strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees. The strong west-to-east air currents are caused by the combination of air being displaced from the Equator towards the South Pole, the Earth's rotation, and the scarcity of landmasses to serve as windbreaks.

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