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They do cool the ocean somewhat, but not for the reason many people think. Hurricanes require warm waters to develop, as they derive their energy from the water. But it is not as if they take the water's warmth and turn it into energy. The water evaporates from the ocean and rises, where it eventually condenses into clouds and rain. It is in this condensation process that latent heat is released, really fueling the storm. The temperature of the ocean does not change in this process.
Hurricanes cool the ocean (slightly) by literally churning the water, which allows cooler water from below to be up-welled and replace the warmer water. Since water is of course warmest at the surface (since it is heated from above and the warmest water rises anyway), any turbulent wave motion generated by storms will tend to mix up that top layer. As you might guess, the stronger the storm, the more it gets mixed. It eventually returns to its "normal" temperature, however.
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∙ 13y agoHurricanes form in the tropics, in warm areas. So no, Hurricanes cannot form over cold water. They also only form in the spring or summer, usually in the afternoon, even though they are quite capable of happening at other times. I hope I helped?
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∙ 10y agoYes. Moisture evaporates from the warm water, carrying an enormous amount of energy. If low pressure moves over the area it can cause the air to rise and cool, causing the moisture to condense and release its energy into the developing storm.
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∙ 10y agoHurricanes lower the surface temperature of water by churning the water up, allowing cool water from deep down to mix witht he warmer surface water.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Cold ocean water will weaken a hurricane.
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∙ 11y agoYes. Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water.
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∙ 6y agoIn part, yes. Warm ocean water produces a large amount of water vapor. This water vapor contains a large amount of latent heat.
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∙ 11y agoNo the don't.
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What would happen to the strength of a hurricane if it moved over land or over a cold-water ocean?
The strength of the hurricane would decrease, as hurricanes get their energy from warm ocean water.
Why does a hurricane weaken when it touches ocean waters?
It doesn't. A hurricane gains strength from warm ocean water. Warm water produces large amounts of water vapor, which is essentially the fuel of a hurricane. Cold water and land do not provide as much water vapor, so a hurricane will weaken if it encounters either of those.
What does a hurricane do over cold water?
A hurricane will weaken if it moves over cold water.
Do cold water fuels a hurricane?
No, warm water fuels a hurricane
Why does a hurricane weaken cool ocean waters?
In simple terms, hurricanes are fueled by water vapor. More vapor evaporates from warm water than from cold water. If water temperatures are less than about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, then there will not be enough water vapor to sustain a hurricane.
What would happen to the strength of a hurricane if it moved over land or over a cold-water ocean?
The strength of the hurricane would decrease, as hurricanes get their energy from warm ocean water.
Will making ocean water from hot to cold prevent a hurricane?
A hurricane will not form over cold ocean water, that is why hurricanes rarely form in the winter; the ocean is usually too cold. However, you cannot simply cool ocean water like that. The amount of energy stored in the water making it warm is enormous, to great for us to ever hope to manipulate.
Why does a hurricane weaken when it touches ocean waters?
It doesn't. A hurricane gains strength from warm ocean water. Warm water produces large amounts of water vapor, which is essentially the fuel of a hurricane. Cold water and land do not provide as much water vapor, so a hurricane will weaken if it encounters either of those.
What does a hurricane do over cold water?
A hurricane will weaken if it moves over cold water.
Has a hurricane occurred on the west coast if not why?
No actual hurricanes have hit the U.S. west coast, though hurricane remnants have. This is because of cold ocean currents in the region. Hurricanes require warm water to maintain their strength and will degenerate over cold water.
Do cold water fuels a hurricane?
No, warm water fuels a hurricane
How do ocean currents affect air temperature in coastal areas?
Warm Ocean currents warms the air above it and some move from the tropic towards both poles ---------------------------------------------------------AND----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold Ocean currents also affect weather patterns by bringing cold water from polar to the equator
What happens to a hurricane if it goes over cold water?
The Hurricane will weaken.
Why does a hurricane weaken cool ocean waters?
In simple terms, hurricanes are fueled by water vapor. More vapor evaporates from warm water than from cold water. If water temperatures are less than about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, then there will not be enough water vapor to sustain a hurricane.
How does the cold and warm water affect the ocean?
They create currents and micro climates for different sea life.
How does the temperature of the ocean water affect oxygen levels in water?
Cold water is denser than warm water. Cold water sinks the bottom of the ocean taking many of the oxygen molecules with it. In the same sense warm water keeps water molecules spread throughout it self.
How does the temperature of the ocean water affect oxygen levels in the water?
Cold water is denser than warm water. Cold water sinks the bottom of the ocean taking many of the oxygen molecules with it. In the same sense warm water keeps water molecules spread throughout it self.
