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Hurricane Originally derived from the word huracán from the Caribbean Taino Amerindian language (and first adopted into Spanish), hurricane most commonly denotes a tropical cyclone. The term is most often used for cyclones occurring in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a low pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and flooding rain. Tropical cyclones feed on heat released when moist air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapour contained in the moist air. They are fueled by a different heat mechanism than other cyclonic windstorms such as nor'easters, European windstorms, and polar lows, leading to their classification as "warm core" storm systems. The term "tropical" refers to both the geographic origin of these systems, which form almost exclusively in tropical regions of the globe, So I think the answer is a Yes

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Q: Do hurricanes form over warm oceans?
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Hurricanes form over warm oceans?

YesYes


Do hurricanes form over warm oceans in tropical areas where there is high wind shear?

No. Hurricanes form over warm oceans in tropical areas when there is little to no wind shear. Strong wind shear will prevent a hurricane form organizing.


Why do hurricanes form over oceans and why do they die out over land?

Hurricanes form over oceans because they are fueled by the moisture that evaporates from the warm water. They die over land because they are cut off from the fuel source.


Why are hurricanes not formed in Canada?

Hurricanes form over warm oceans, (that's how they get their energy) and there aren't any near Canada.


Where do hurricanes start mostly?

All hurricanes start over the warm tropical oceans.


Why do hurricane form over oceans and why do they die out over land?

Hurricanes form over oceans because they are fueled by the moisture that evaporates from the warm water. They die over land because they are cut off from the fuel source.


Hurricanes must form over what?

Hurricanes form over warm ocean water.


What weather system forms only over warm oceans?

Hurricanes


Why don't hurricanes occur all year?

Hurricanes require warm ocean water to form. Through a large part of the year the oceans are not warm emough for hurricanes.


Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?

No because the air and water arent warm and hurricanes only form under those conditions. they are most likely to form in the north oceans of the united state.


Can hurricanes form overland?

No, hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water.


Do hurricanes form in the ocean?

Yes. Hurricanes form over warm ocean water.