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The most common origin of Atlantic hurricanes is several hundred miles west of Africa. They then make their way westward to the Caribbean Sea or American Atlantic coast.

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What do hurricanes typhoons and tropical cyclones have in common answers?

Tropical cyclone is a generic term that includes both hurricanes and typhoons. Both hurricanes and typhoons are classified as tropical cyclones with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. The only difference is that a hurricane is in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific while a typhoon is in the western Pacific.


Does Perth have any hurricanes?

No. While Sydney Australia does get the odd bit of freakish weather once in a while, overall the climate there is very calm. There is very litle to worry about with weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes.Hurricanes do not occur in the southern hemisphere at all. Cyclones are common in the tropical and sub-tropical waters of Australia, and the term "cyclone" is the generic term covering hurricanes, which are restricted to American waters, and typhoons, which occur in the China Sea and Asian waters.


Can two cyclones happen at once?

Yes. Extratropical cyclones happen all the time, and at times the Atlantic Ocean has had as many as 5 tropical cyclones at the same time. Right now (August 18, 2010) there are two tropical cyclones in the Pacific: Tropical Storm Fernanda and Hurricane Greg


Do hurricanes occur in the Antarctic?

Hurricanes do not typically occur in the Antarctic region. Hurricanes are more common in tropical and subtropical regions where warm ocean waters fuel their development. The unique climate and geography of Antarctica do not provide the necessary conditions for hurricanes to form.


What is a typoon?

A typhoon is a large, powerful tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters. They are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges that can cause significant damage and destruction to coastal areas. Typhoons are also known as cyclones or hurricanes, depending on their location.

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When do cyclones happen in America?

They can happen at any time. The United States gets two types of cyclones: tropical cyclones (tropiical storms and hurricanes) and mid-latitude cyclones. Tropical cyclones typically hit the United States in the later half of summer and early fall. Mid-latitude cyclones are more common and can occur at any time, but are most common and strongest in the colder half of the year.


Where in the world can you find hurricanes?

Tropical cyclones (the generic term for hurricanes and similar storms) are most common in the western portions of oceans in the tropics. Such storms are called hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean and the eastern Pacific hurricane.


What do hurricanes and cyclones and typhoons have in common?

Ahurricane and a typhoon are essentially the same type of storm, that is tropical cyclones with winds of at least 74 mph. Both are kinds of cyclones. A cyclone is a low pressure system that rotates counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere..


Does Melbourne Australia have any hurricanes?

No.Hurricanes do not occur in the southern hemisphere. Cyclones are common in the tropical and sub-tropical waters of Australia, and the term "cyclone" is the generic term covering hurricanes, which are restricted to American waters, and typhoons, which occur in the China Sea and Asian waters.Melbourne is too far south for cyclones to be able to either form, or track.


What do hurricanes typhoons and tropical cyclones have in common answers?

Tropical cyclone is a generic term that includes both hurricanes and typhoons. Both hurricanes and typhoons are classified as tropical cyclones with sustained winds of at least 74 mph. The only difference is that a hurricane is in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific while a typhoon is in the western Pacific.


Does Perth have any hurricanes?

No. While Sydney Australia does get the odd bit of freakish weather once in a while, overall the climate there is very calm. There is very litle to worry about with weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes.Hurricanes do not occur in the southern hemisphere at all. Cyclones are common in the tropical and sub-tropical waters of Australia, and the term "cyclone" is the generic term covering hurricanes, which are restricted to American waters, and typhoons, which occur in the China Sea and Asian waters.


Hurricanes are in some ways like mid-latitude?

Hurricanes and mid-latitude cyclones are both large-scale weather systems driven by temperature and pressure differences. However, hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and are powered by latent heat release from condensation, while mid-latitude cyclones form along weather fronts and are fueled by temperature contrasts in the atmosphere. Additionally, hurricanes are more common in tropical regions, while mid-latitude cyclones occur in temperate regions.


Hurricanes do not occur in the eastern Pacific Basin?

Hurricanes do occur in the eastern Pacific Basin, but they are known as hurricanes or tropical cyclones, rather than typhoons which are seen in the western Pacific Basin. These storms occur from May 15th through November 30th in this region.


What do tornadoes hurricanes cyclones blizzards and thunderstorms have in common?

All are forms of potentially dangerous weather.


Does England have hurricanes if not what kind of storms do they have?

England does not typically experience hurricanes. Instead, it is more common to experience strong storms and gales, particularly during the autumn and winter months. These storms can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas to the region.


What is common along the gulf coast of the US?

Tropical storms and hurricanes.


Where can tropical cyclones develop?

Yes a tropical cyclone can develop but you wouldn't know till you saw it. They may be common in some areas but not all. But that is what i am guessing.