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Hurricanes which are a northern hemisphere version of cyclones, require ocean temperatures of 26.5 degrees or higher to form. Therefore, all types of cyclones will form where these waters are warmer.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoOcean currents tend to circulare clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclokcwise in the Southern Hemisphere. As a result, the ocean currents on the western sides of ocean basins generally warm, coming from near the equator. Hurricanes are fueled by the moisture that evaporates from warm ocean water. In the Atlantic Ocean, many hurricanes get energy from the Gulf Stream. Additionally, large scale wind currents in the tropics and subtropics tend to steer tropical storm systems such as hurricanes firt to the west, then to the north, which often sends them toward areas such as the eastern United States.
By contrast, the west coast of the U.S. has never had a recorded hurricane as it is affected by the cold California current. Hurricanes do develop further south, but any that make it that far north quickly lose strength over the cold water.
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∙ 12y agoHurricanes can only form over warm ocean water. As the move around many of them end up hitting land.
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∙ 12y agoHurricanes form over warm ocean water, so when they hit land the worst effects will be along the coast.
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∙ 13y agoIt is because the temperature and humidity are the ingredients to hurricanes, and tropical areas have both of these which is why there are hurricanes there.
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∙ 12y agocuz it does
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Why don't hurricanes or tornadoes enter the southern hemisphere?
They do, but most tornadoes don't make international news and generally, the strongest tornadoes that do most of the serious damage occur in the U.S. Hurricanes occur in the southern hemisphere, but are called cyclones or tropical cyclones rather than hurricanes.
Where do hurricanes most occur?
Tropical places. New Orleans seems to take a big hit most of the time.
What continents have had most hurricanes?
Asia is the continent struck most frequently by tropical cyclones, the generic term for storms such as hurricanes. Such storms are only called hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.
What state do most hurricanes occur?
i think in the late months are when hurricanes occur most if the time because right now there are hurricanes and it is august and ur a noob
Are hurricanes rare in fl?
No, hurricanes are not rare in Florida. Florida is prone to hurricanes due to its geographical location and warm tropical waters. The state has a long history of experiencing hurricanes, with some areas being more vulnerable than others.
Why don't hurricanes or tornadoes enter the southern hemisphere?
They do, but most tornadoes don't make international news and generally, the strongest tornadoes that do most of the serious damage occur in the U.S. Hurricanes occur in the southern hemisphere, but are called cyclones or tropical cyclones rather than hurricanes.
When a hurricane is most likely to form?
Hurricanes usually occur in early fall and late summer over tropical oceans.
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.
Where do hurricanes most occur?
Tropical places. New Orleans seems to take a big hit most of the time.
Do more hurricanes occur dureing August or February?
Hurricanes most often occur in August.
Where can you find tornadoes and hurricanes-?
Tornadoes can be found on land, mostly like in the Tornado Alley area such as Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas. Hurricanes can be found out in the ocean and coast areas primarily in tropical regions.
What continents have had most hurricanes?
Asia is the continent struck most frequently by tropical cyclones, the generic term for storms such as hurricanes. Such storms are only called hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans.
What state do most hurricanes occur?
i think in the late months are when hurricanes occur most if the time because right now there are hurricanes and it is august and ur a noob
Why are hurricanes most likely to affect islands and coastal regions?
Hurricanes are systems the develop over tropical ocean water and quickly lose strength when they hit land. Therefore most of their impacts on humans will be on islands and in coastal areas.
What are the names of the most occurring hurricanes?
Hey,doing a report on hurricanes well,put this in you report! Ever wonder which hurricanes occur the most well,its quite simple! Heres one,Hurricane Catrina That was one of the most strongest Hurricanes that happend in bahamas,august 23rd 2005.And it ruined alot of the bahamas,people say it was the worst tropical rian forest!
Where do hurricanes normally occur?
Hurricanes can hit at any time of the year, however they are most common during hurricane or typhoon season, which for much of the Northern Hemisphere runs from June to November, and for much of the Southern Hemisphere runs from December to May.
Are hurricanes rare in fl?
No, hurricanes are not rare in Florida. Florida is prone to hurricanes due to its geographical location and warm tropical waters. The state has a long history of experiencing hurricanes, with some areas being more vulnerable than others.
