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Yes. A hurricane is just an intense tropical cyclone. Tropical cyclones occur in both hemispheres. Only storms in certain parts of the northern hemisphere are called hurricanes, though they are essentially identical to storms that occur elsewhere.
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∙ 12y agoThere has never been a documented case of a hurricane crossing the Equator. A hurricane that began in the Southern Hemisphere, could theoretically cross the equator, but the opposite Coriolis effect would destroy the storm. It is thought that the Coriolis effect will also repel the storm from the equator.
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∙ 8y agoNo. While hurricanes are tropical rarely occur closer to the equator than about 350 miles. One of the ingredients necessary for hurricane formation is the Coriolis Effect, a product of Earth's rotation that gives storm systems their spin. This effect is very weak near the equator and nonexistent at the equator itself.
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∙ 12y agoNo. Hurricanes and other cyclones rotate in the opposite direction (clockwise) south of the equator.
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∙ 12y agoNo. At the poles it is too cold and at the equator there is not enough Coriolis force to form hurricanes.
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∙ 11y agoNo. Hurricanes depend on the Coriolis effect to organize. Near the equator this effect is too weak for such storms to develop.
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Where do hurricanes occur on the equator?
No, Hurricanes occur in the tropics, but at the equator there is not enough Coriolis force to start them turning.
Where do hurricanes begin?
Hurricanes normally begin as storms created by hot winds off of the Sahara Desert
What line can hurricanes not cross?
The equator.
Which way do storms that form north of the equator spin?
hurricanes north of the equtor spin counter clockwise and south is clockwise
What do low pressure zones at the equator and in sub polar regions cause?
Hurricanes
Where do hurricanes occur on the equator?
No, Hurricanes occur in the tropics, but at the equator there is not enough Coriolis force to start them turning.
Where do hurricanes usually appear?
Along the equator and oceans. It's this combination of moisture and heat that creates hurricanes.
What frontal boundary do hurricanes form at?
Hurricanes do not form along frontal boundaries.
Why do hurricanes strengthen as they move along the equator toward the gulf stream?
they get strength from the heat
Where in the US will hurricanes form?
They form along the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and along the Gulf of Mexico
Rainforest and the equator?
Yes, tropical rainforests form along the equator.
Why do hurricanes happen close to equator?
Hurricanes happen over hot water ... which is found close to the equator.
Are there hurricanes in Florida?
Yes. Florida has quite a history with hurricanes. Because it is near the tropics and westerly winds blow off the African coasts along the equator, Florida is vulnerable.
Where do hurricanes begin?
Hurricanes normally begin as storms created by hot winds off of the Sahara Desert
What line can hurricanes not cross?
The equator.
Why do hurricanes occur mainly along the equator?
They don't. They do mainly occur in the tropics though, as they are fuel by the moisture that evaporates from tropical ocean water.
Which way do storms that form north of the equator spin?
hurricanes north of the equtor spin counter clockwise and south is clockwise
