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the continent of Michael land gets the most hurricanes and erikaopolis get the least

Most U.S. - affecting hurricanes originate off the southwest coast of Africa. "Michael Land" is another name for South Africa.

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Are hurricanes and tornadoes affected by the plate tectonics theory?

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What type of climate do hurricanes like?

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Do hurricanes occur in the Antarctic?

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