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Old 01-18-2012, 11:49 AM   #4 (permalink)
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When ever two planes (roof and side) of air intersect (at corners), there is a meeting of "pressure differences". One pressure plane is bound to be more than the other, and moves or gets sucked into the lesser one. This movement of converging/meeting air is constrained by the flow of air passing all around it, and tends to funnel or contain it. This funnel of air is called a Vortex.

The example below is my own pick up truck, I suggest doing a Google image search for an image more matching your own vehicle.

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