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Why do hurricane form over oceans and why do they die out over land?
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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.
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Did hurricane andrew form over land or water?
Hurricane Andrew formed over water, as do all hurricanes.
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.
A powerful storm that forms over tropical oceans is called a?
hurricane
Do hurricane occur in water?
Hurricanes FORM over water. They also gain their intensity over water. When a hurricane comes in over land, it of course causes the most destruction to man-made Objects. However, when over land Hurricanes generally weaken or dissipate.
What point is it when a hurricane hits land?
When the eye of a hurricane moves over land, it is called landfall.
Does a hurricane originate over water or land?
They form over water.Hurricanes form over water, tornadoes form over land
Why does hurricanes form over oceans?
Warm ocean water releases large amounts of moisture into the atmosphere. It is this moisture that fuels a hurricane. Air this moist is not found over land.
Did hurricane andrew form over land or water?
Hurricane Andrew formed over water, as do all hurricanes.
Where can hurricanes never form?
A hurricane can never form over land or over cold water.
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.
Is hurricane happen on land?
No hurricanes form over the ocean. They weaken rapidly if they hit land.
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.
Do tornadoes normally form in tropical oceans?
No, tornadoes most often form on land in temperate regions. Hurricanes normally form over tropical oceans.
Why does a hurricane weaken over land?
due to specific heat the air over land will cool quickly causing the hurricane to slow down and weaken. That is also on of the main reasons a hurricane can not form over land. That is a small and simple reason. a hurricane must have a heat of at least 80 F or 26.5 C.
When a hurricane is most likely to form?
Hurricanes usually occur in early fall and late summer over tropical oceans.
Why is a typhoon stronger than a hurricane?
A typhoon is not stronger than a hurricane. The only difference is where they form. The strength of the storm depends upon the temperature of the oceans over which they form. Generally, the warmer the water, the more intense the storm.
What storm forms in midwestern U.S. tornado or hurricane?
Tornadoes form in the Midwest. Hurricanes can't form over land.
