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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
What hurricane was in 1955?
There were 10 Atlantic hurricanes in 1955 and two unnamed east Pacific hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricanes were: Alice Connie Diane Edith Flora Gladys Ione Hilda Janet Katie
Are hurricanes constructive or destructive forces?
A hurricane is a destructive force. When it is formed and makes landfall is destroys or breaks down parts of the Earth.
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.
Has there been a hurricane named Ryan?
No. There have only been three hurricanes or tropical storms with names starting with R: Roxanne, Rita, and Richard. Hurricanes are named in alphabetical order and it is rare for there to be enough storms to get to R.
Do hurricanes mostly form in the Pacific Ocean?
no hurricanes can be formed in any type of large warm body of water
Is where a cyclone formed?
Cyclones typically form over warm ocean waters near the equator. The location where a cyclone forms can vary depending on the region and type of cyclone—hurricanes form in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, typhoons in the western Pacific, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. The specific conditions that lead to cyclone formation include warm sea surface temperatures, high humidity, and a low-pressure system.
The western border of the contiguous US is formed by what?
The Pacific Ocean
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.
What natural disasters are formed because of hurricanes?
Storm surges are formed during hurricanes.
What direction did bagyong sendong form?
Bagyong Sendong formed in the Western Pacific Ocean basin.
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.
What are the two tectonic plates that formed the Mariana Trench?
The Mariana Trench was formed by the Pacific Plate subducting beneath the Mariana Plate. This subduction process created the deep trench in the western Pacific Ocean.
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
What hurricane was in 1955?
There were 10 Atlantic hurricanes in 1955 and two unnamed east Pacific hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricanes were: Alice Connie Diane Edith Flora Gladys Ione Hilda Janet Katie
Are hurricanes formed over the Sahara Desert?
No, hurricanes must form over the ocean.
