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The violent storms known as hurricanes in the Americas, cyclones in the Pacific and typhoons in Asia form out at sea, usually tropical seas, where water temperatures exceed 26.5 degrees Celsius. They then follow the warm water currents.

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Do all hurricanes start off of the coast of africa?

No. Only Atlantic hurricanes, and even then, only about half of Atlantic hurricanes start there. Hurricanes can also form in the west Atlantic and the Caribbean. Hurricane Katrina, for example, formed near the Bahamas.


What are the different types of natural hurricanes that can cause people problems?

typhoons,tropical cyclones,and hurricanes are all troublesome types of hurricanes


Does hurricanes hit under water?

Hurricanes do not hit underwater. They form over warm ocean waters and move across the surface, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. However, the powerful winds and waves generated by hurricanes can impact underwater ecosystems and marine life.


Are hurricanes caused by shifts in tectonic plates?

No, hurricanes are not caused by shifts in tectonic plates. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters when a combination of factors such as warm sea-surface temperatures, moisture, and atmospheric conditions come together to create a swirling storm system. Tectonic plate movements are related to earthquakes and volcanic activity, not hurricanes.


When do hurricanes develop?

They normally develop in the Summer months because, the water starts to get warm or hot & that's what hurricanes need to start & to keep going. If they go on land then they start to die out or if they reach cold water they'll start to die out. They develop all the way through November, too. There still has to be enough energy generated by warm water and the correct wind conditions to begin the process.