Is condensation-induced atmospheric dynamics a new theory of the origin of the winds?

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The hypothesis of ''condensation-induced atmospheric dynamics'' proposes that a previously unstudied force associated with condensation is the driver of atmospheric motions, explaining phenomena like cyclones, monsoon circulations, and even the Hadley circulation. This hypothesis caused significant interest in the academic community, but it also produced substantial controversy, receiving numerous criticisms from experts who have serious doubts about the existence or importance of this force. In this paper, we show that the alleged new force is based on an unbalanced internal force within the atmospheric gas. Therefore, the dynamic effects attributed to this force are not physically possible, pointing to the violation of Newton's third law. We also reiterate that the role of the water cycle in the standard theory is essential to explain major atmospheric circulations but without physical inconsistencies.

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Jaramillo, A., Mesa, O. J., & Raymond, D. J. (2018). Is condensation-induced atmospheric dynamics a new theory of the origin of the winds? Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences, 75(10), 3305–3312. https://doi.org/10.1175/JAS-D-17-0293.1

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