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Can a hurricane come from the Great Lakes or can only tornadoes form there?
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∙ 9y ago
No. A hurricane cannot form on the Great Lakes. Unlike tornadoes, which can occur almost anywhere, hurricane requires large amounts of warm water to form. In other words, they can only form over ocean water in or near the tropics. The Great Lakes are too cold and too small to support a hurricane.
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Can a hurricane fight a tornado?
No. Hurricanes and tornadoes are not alive and thus cannot fight. They operate on completely different scales and thus do not come into conflict. It is farily common for tornadoes to develop in the storm bands of a hurricane.
Where did the highest winds come from a tornado or hurricane?
Tornadoes. Peak tornado winds are estimated at over 300 mph. The strongest hurricane winds are about 200 mph.
Where does the water in a hurricane come from?
Hurricanes develop from tropical disturbances over warm ocean water. Tornadoes develop from powerful, rotating thunderstorms.
Which type of severe weather is not considered an intense tropical storm?
Although a Tornado can form from a Hurricane. Tornadoes can come from other system, that is why it is not considered a intense tropical storm. Related link will tell you more about Tornadoes.
Do earthquake and tornadoes come together?
No, tornadoes and earthquakes are unrelated phenomena.
Does a hurricane create a tornado?
Many hurricanes, but not all, produce tornadoes. However, most tornadoes do not come from hurricanes.
Can a hurricane fight a tornado?
No. Hurricanes and tornadoes are not alive and thus cannot fight. They operate on completely different scales and thus do not come into conflict. It is farily common for tornadoes to develop in the storm bands of a hurricane.
Where did the highest winds come from a tornado or hurricane?
Tornadoes. Peak tornado winds are estimated at over 300 mph. The strongest hurricane winds are about 200 mph.
Can hurricanes come into Lake Ontario?
Hurricanes can come to Ontario, although that is rare. We did have Hurricane Hazel in 1954.
Does a hurricane come before a tornado?
No. While many hurricanes do produce tornadoes, most tornadoes are the result of storm systems other than hurricanes. Addtionally, the tornadoes that do form in hurricanes usually form along the front part of the storm.
Can a tornado come off the ocean onto land?
Yes. Tornadoes have formed on oceans and lakes (in whic case they are called waterspouts) and come onto land.
Where does the water in a hurricane come from?
Hurricanes develop from tropical disturbances over warm ocean water. Tornadoes develop from powerful, rotating thunderstorms.
Is haite fine did tornadoes come there?
Tornadoes are possible in Haiti as it is in a hurricane prone region. Hurricanes can produce tornadoes. In recent times, though, tornadoes have been the least of Haiti's concerns. First it was struck by a devastating earthquake in January of 2010. A few months later a cholera outbreak started, which was made worse when Hurricane Tomas sideswiped the country. Fortunately, the outbreak was not as bad a many feared.
Which type of severe weather is not an intense tropical storm?
Although a Tornado can form from a Hurricane. Tornadoes can come from other system, that is why it is not considered a intense tropical storm. Related link will tell you more about Tornadoes.
Which type of severe weather is not considered an intense tropical storm?
Although a Tornado can form from a Hurricane. Tornadoes can come from other system, that is why it is not considered a intense tropical storm. Related link will tell you more about Tornadoes.
Why did Étienne Brûlé come to the great lakes?
because he wanted to explore.
Did many immigrants come to the great lakes to work in factories?
yes they did :)
