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Why do hurricanes formed in the western pacific cause the most damage?
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∙ 11y ago
The greatest damage usually comes from the hurricanes that begin in the western Pacific, because they often batter heavily populated, poor areas.
...please don't forget the Indian ocean. The greatest loss of life typically occurs in Bangladesh due to storm surge and the flooding, supporting the above answer.
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How and where are hurricanes formed over the Pacific ocean?
Yes, hurricanes can and do form, notably off the western coasts of Central America and Mexico. These can affect the US and Mexican coasts. They also form in the mid-Pacific in the tropical air masses north of the equator (such as near Hawaii).Hurricanes that form in the western Pacific are called typhoons north of the equator, and cyclones south of the equator. Typhoons regularly strike Japan and other Asian countries. Below the equator, Australia and New Guinea are affected by cyclones that move south from Indonesia.
Are hurricanes formed in the troposphere?
yes
What are hurricanes called in Europe?
They are called hurricanes, or whatever the translation is in the language of the country of interest, However, actual hurricanes are very rare in Europe, though other storms may produce hurricane or near hurricane force winds.
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 were formed in the middle of the pacific plate?
Hawaii
Is where a cyclone formed?
cyclones are formed over the pacific ocean
Do hurricanes mostly form in the Pacific Ocean?
no hurricanes can be formed in any type of large warm body of water
The western border of the contiguous US is formed by what?
The Pacific Ocean
What natural disasters are formed because of hurricanes?
Storm surges are formed during hurricanes.
How and where are hurricanes formed over the Pacific ocean?
Yes, hurricanes can and do form, notably off the western coasts of Central America and Mexico. These can affect the US and Mexican coasts. They also form in the mid-Pacific in the tropical air masses north of the equator (such as near Hawaii).Hurricanes that form in the western Pacific are called typhoons north of the equator, and cyclones south of the equator. Typhoons regularly strike Japan and other Asian countries. Below the equator, Australia and New Guinea are affected by cyclones that move south from Indonesia.
Where in the world does hurricane happens?
Hey there, Most hurricanes are formed in three major areas of the Earth, the North West Pacific Ocean, the South Pacific and Indian Oceans, and the Mid Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes tend to be seasonal. They usually have peak times during particular months of the year, depending on where you live. And also...Hurricanes are not called hurricanes in every region of the world. In the Pacific Ocean, hurricanes are called typhoons. In the Southwest Pacific Ocean and the Indian Ocean, hurricanes are known as cyclones.
Was Bermuda formed by hurricanes?
No. Hurricanes cannot produce islands of solid rock. Bermuda was formed by a now extinct volcano.
What is one disadvantage to living in the tropical climate of southwest Asia?
One disadvantage of living in Southeast Asia are the typhoons that hit there those are hurricanes that are formed in the Pacific Ocean
Are hurricanes formed in the troposphere?
yes
Are hurricanes formed over the Sahara Desert?
No, hurricanes must form over the ocean.
Why do hurricanes occur in the South?
Because in the South they have warm waters that can cause hurricanes. Hurricanes are formed with warm water temperatures.
How the islands of japan were formed and landscape?
Hurricanes
