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Why don't hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico in January?
There are two reasons. First, hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. The water is generally not warm enough in January to support the formation of hurricanes. Second, upper level winds are strongest in the winter. Strong upper level winds mean strong wind shear, which prevents hurricanes form organizing.
Will hurricanes form without gravity?
No. Hurricanes need convection to form, which cannot occur without gravity.
How cold does it need to be for glaciers to form?
below the freezing tempature of water
Why do hurricanes happen in summer not in winter?
they need warm water to get energy and on land in the winter you have cold water which will not provide a hurricane with energy :D gotta love highschool geography!
Why are hurricanes more apt to form in October than in May?
Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. Because of it's high specific heat water takes a long time to both heat up and cool down. In May the oceans of the northern hemisphere are still relatively cool from winter, generally to cool for hurricanes to form. In October those same oceans are still warm from summer and can often produce a few hurricanes.
Why are hurricanes not formed near Canada?
Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. The waters near Canada are to cold for hurricanes to form.
Why don't hurricanes form over th north Atlantic oecan?
Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. Up north the water is too cold.
Why is the Caribbean not usually affected by hurricanes in spring?
Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. In the spring the oceans have not fully warmed up yet.
Why don't hurricanes form in the Gulf of Mexico in January?
There are two reasons. First, hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. The water is generally not warm enough in January to support the formation of hurricanes. Second, upper level winds are strongest in the winter. Strong upper level winds mean strong wind shear, which prevents hurricanes form organizing.
Will hurricanes form without gravity?
No. Hurricanes need convection to form, which cannot occur without gravity.
Why are tornadoes and hurricanes rare in Oregon?
There is a cold ocean current off the coast of Oregon that tends to stabilize the atmosphere. Tornadoes need strong thunderstorms to form. Such storms form best when there is a layer of warm, moist, unstable air in the lower atmosphere. The cold water makes it difficult for such a pattern to arise. Hurricanes have a similar need, only, much greater. The amount of moisture that a hurricane needs can only be found over very warm ocean water. Any hurricane heading in the direction of Oregon would quickly degenerate over the cold water, making it virtually impossible for the state to get a hurricane.
Why do you only have hurricanes during hurricane season?
Hurricanes can occur outside of the official hurricane season, but it is rare. Hurricanes need warm ocean water in order to form and in most cases the water is not warm enough outside of hurricane season to support the formation of hurricanes. About 3% of hurricanes and tropical storms occur out of season.
How cold does it need to be for glaciers to form?
below the freezing tempature of water
What conditions do hurricanes need to decay?
Common conditions that cause hurricanes to fall apart include moving over land, moving over cold water, entraining dry air, and encountering wind shear
Why do hurricanes happen in summer not in winter?
they need warm water to get energy and on land in the winter you have cold water which will not provide a hurricane with energy :D gotta love highschool geography!
How do Hurricanes form a cycle?
hurricanes form in tropical regions. They form there because they need warm water of at least 80º Fahrenheit, high humidity with moist air, light winds, and very warm surface temperatures. Summer and the early fall months are perfect for hurricanes to brew up in the oceans around us.
Why are hurricanes more apt to form in October than in May?
Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. Because of it's high specific heat water takes a long time to both heat up and cool down. In May the oceans of the northern hemisphere are still relatively cool from winter, generally to cool for hurricanes to form. In October those same oceans are still warm from summer and can often produce a few hurricanes.
