How can a hurricane be detected or predicted?

Answer 1

A hurricane is basically a heat-transfer mechanism for the Earth, absorbing heat in the tropics and carrying it to higher latitudes. As it takes energy from warm water, it interacts with the other weather systems it encounters. And while every hurricane is different, they all share common structures and influences. By creating mathematical models including temperatures, atmospheric pressure, and prevailing winds, scientists can forecast how these factors will affect the development and movement of a storm. Much of the programming of these models is based on the study of previous hurricanes. And because the factors are so complex and interactive, there is always a margin of uncertainty in any hurricane prediction.

Answer 2

They don't, really.

Meteorologists track what are called "tropical depressions" ... regions of low pressure over the oceans in the tropics. Hurricanes start from these, so if there's a low pressure area in the Carribbean, then meteorologists see how it's moving, and how low the pressure is, and how strong the winds are around it, and make some educated guesses about whether it will get stronger or fade out.

If it looks like it's getting stronger and heading towards land, there's a good chance there might be a hurricane. The next step up from "tropical depression" is "tropical storm", which is when there's wind and rain around the center of the depression. If the winds get strong enough, it officially becomes a hurricane, and the pattern of its motion can be used to predict where it will hit land.

Answer 3

Weather Satellites, Weather Buoys, Weather Balloons, And Radars And Much More.

Answer 4

it can be detected by satellites and can be predicted by the movement of the atmosphere.

Answer 5

Yes. Hurricanes take days to develop and their precursors are easily identified with satellite imagery.