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Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain.?
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∙ 13y ago
No because the air and water arent warm and hurricanes only form under those conditions. they are most likely to form in the north oceans of the united state.
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In general what regions or areas are hurricanes or tornadoes most likely to occur?
Hurricanes and tornadoes are a common occurrence especially during the warmer months of the year in the United States. Typically Hurricanes target the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the country. Tornadoes can spring up in every part of the country but are usually focused in the south and central areas of the country.
Which us state has never had a hurricane?
Most U.S. states have never had hurricanes. Hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water and don't last long after hitting land. So any state away from the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts can be safely said to have never had a hurricane. Some have had rain and thunderstorms from the remnants of hurricanes, but never an actual hurricane.
How are coasts created?
Coasts are formed by land and sea
How do Ice Ages affect coasts?
coasts get eroded and destroyed
How does water erosion affect coastal areas?
it wears down and breaks down the rocks in the coasts, causing the coasts to retreat gradally in time
Would you expect hurricanes to form over the oceans off the northeast or northwest coasts of the US Explain?
Hurricanes typically form over the warm tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Consequently, it is more likely to see hurricanes forming off the northeast coast of the United States since this region is closer to the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream, which carry warm water. On the other hand, the northwest coast of the US, such as Washington and Oregon, is not exposed to the warm tropical waters, making it less likely for hurricanes to form in that region.
Which state has the most atheists?
I think it's Vermont or Maine. The Northeast and Northwest coasts have the least religious affiliations.
What is the name of the spanish islands off the northwest coasts of Africa?
The Canary Islands.
Where would you choose to live in order to avoid hurricanes?
Far inland away from the sea coasts. The ultimate places to avoid hurricanes would be the north and south poles.
Are there hurricanes in Florida?
Yes. Florida has quite a history with hurricanes. Because it is near the tropics and westerly winds blow off the African coasts along the equator, Florida is vulnerable.
Explain why a bicycle accelerates as it coasts downhill?
Because the pull of gravity.
How a hurricane can increase an area's susceptibility to future storms?
Erosion caused by hurricanes can leave coasts more exposed to storms.
Do hurricanes happen in coastal areas?
Hurricanes form over the ocean. Some hit coasts and some don't. Those that do can travel significant distance inland while still maintaining hurricane strength.
What are swirling ocean storms with sustained high winds that plague the Atlantic and gulf of Mexico coasts during summer and fall?
They are called hurricanes.
Does hurricanes hit US at the west?
For a variety of reasons, hurricanes don't affect the west coast of the US very much. One will occasionally pass by off to the south and bring rain and higher than usual waves to California, but it certainly doesn't get hurricanes similar to those on the East and Gulf coasts.
Was every state in the us been hit by a hurricane at some point?
False. Hurricanes have only struck Hawaii and the states along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Hurricanes cannot strike inland areas and the waters near the west coast are too cold to support hurricanes.
Where can hurricanes and tornadoes be in the US?
Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in the U.S. and have been documented in all 50 states. They are most common in the Midwest and the South. Hurricanes on the other hand can only directly strike the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Most of the eastern two thirds of the country can feel the effects of the remnants of hurricanes.
