8). The total relief of the ocean surface (not counting waves or tides) is only about 1.5 meters, but this is sufficient to drive the ocean circulation. To understand how the wind stress distorts sea level, with hills at the convergences, valleys at the divergences, one needs to invoke the hydrostatic relationship.
Certain factors can exacerbate the patches of dry skin that develop around your mouth. This includes frequently licking your lips, according to NetDoctor. If you live in a cold climate, cold weather can dry the skin, causing patches to develop on the lips.
In most cases, home treatment can bring your lips and the corners of your mouth back to normal. More severe cases may require a doctorâs help. Environmental conditions, such as wind, dry air and too much sun exposure, can cause chapped lips, which leave redness in the corners of your mouth. Licking your lips can also worsen then problem. A deficiency in iron or riboflavin can also cause your lips to chap and the edges of your mouth to redden.