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Why does a hurricane form and why is the sun important to the formation of a hurricane?
I do not know why dose the hurricane form but i know that the hurricane needs the sun.It needs it because the hurricane needs warm water.
Is a tsunami a hurricane in the water?
No. A hurricane on water is simply a hurricane. Tsunami is a large wave triggered by an underwater disturbance such as an earthquake. A hurricane is a type of storm.
Did hurricane andrew form over land or water?
Hurricane Andrew formed over water, as do all hurricanes.
Can hurricanes form in space?
No; a hurricane consists of air and water.
When hot water and cold water meet does a hurricane form?
No. Hurricanes form best when the water is warm. Cold water actually weakens them.
Can a hurricane come from the Great Lakes or can only tornadoes form there?
No. A hurricane cannot form on the Great Lakes. Unlike tornadoes, which can occur almost anywhere, hurricane requires large amounts of warm water to form. In other words, they can only form over ocean water in or near the tropics. The Great Lakes are too cold and too small to support a hurricane.
Does a hurricane originate over water or land?
They form over water.Hurricanes form over water, tornadoes form over land
Can a hurricane form on mountions?
No. Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water.
Does a hurricane start on water?
Yes. Hurricanes form over warm ocean water.
How warm does the water have to be for a hurricane?
Usually water has to be at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius) to form a hurricane, though hurricanes occasionally form over slightly cooler waters.
Where can hurricanes never form?
A hurricane can never form over land or over cold water.
Which type of storm causes the most flooding in areas located near an ocean coastline and why?
A Hurricane, because a Hurricane starts on water then off of the water into the land.
