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Why do hurricanes 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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Why do hurricane 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.
What happens when hurricanes form over land?
Nothing. Hurricanes can't form over land.
What do hurricanes mostly form over?
Water/Oceans
Why do hurricnes form over land?
They don't. Hurricanes only form over water.
Tornadoes and hurricanes develop over what?
Hurricanes develop over warm ocean water. Tornadoes usually form over land.
Do tornadoes normally form in tropical oceans?
No, tornadoes most often form on land in temperate regions. Hurricanes normally form over tropical oceans.
Why do hurricane 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.
Where do hurricanes normally form?
over the oceans
What happens when hurricanes form over land?
Nothing. Hurricanes can't form over land.
Hurricanes form over warm oceans?
YesYes
What do hurricanes mostly form over?
Water/Oceans
Where do hurricanes not form?
Hurricanes do not form over land or over cold ocean water.
Do hurricanes usually form in basins?
Hurricanes can only form over the ocean. The oceans are divided into several basins for classification purposes.
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.
What is the main difference between typhoon and hurricanes?
Tornados can form over land, but hurricanes only form over the ocean.
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.
Why are hurricanes not formed in Canada?
Hurricanes form over warm oceans, (that's how they get their energy) and there aren't any near Canada.
