This is an image of Uranus' atmosphere.
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An Overview of Motions in Uranus' Atmosphere
Motion of air in the atmosphere means wind. The major winds in the Uranian atmosphere called
zonal winds.
Motion of air in the atmosphere can also happen by diffusion. There is a continual circulation within the atmosphere from the top to the bottom. This top to bottom circulation has big affects on the weather of Uranus.
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