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They do cool the ocean somewhat, but not for the reason many people think. Hurricanes require warm waters to develop, as they derive their energy from the water. But it is not as if they take the water's warmth and turn it into energy. The water evaporates from the ocean and rises, where it eventually condenses into clouds and rain. It is in this condensation process that latent heat is released, really fueling the storm. The temperature of the ocean does not change in this process.
Hurricanes cool the ocean (slightly) by literally churning the water, which allows cooler water from below to be up-welled and replace the warmer water. Since water is of course warmest at the surface (since it is heated from above and the warmest water rises anyway), any turbulent wave motion generated by storms will tend to mix up that top layer. As you might guess, the stronger the storm, the more it gets mixed. It eventually returns to its "normal" temperature, however.
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What would happen to the strength of a hurricane if it moved over land or over a cold-water ocean?
The strength of the hurricane would decrease, as hurricanes get their energy from warm ocean water.
Why does a hurricane weaken when it touches ocean waters?
It doesn't. A hurricane gains strength from warm ocean water. Warm water produces large amounts of water vapor, which is essentially the fuel of a hurricane. Cold water and land do not provide as much water vapor, so a hurricane will weaken if it encounters either of those.
What does a hurricane do over cold water?
A hurricane will weaken if it moves over cold water.
Do cold water fuels a hurricane?
No, warm water fuels a hurricane
Can cold hurricanes form?
There are cold weather storms similar to hurricanes that can pack hurricane fore winds. But such storms are not considered hurricanes as by definition a hurricane is a tropical system.
What would happen to the strength of a hurricane if it moved over land or over a cold-water ocean?
The strength of the hurricane would decrease, as hurricanes get their energy from warm ocean water.
Will making ocean water from hot to cold prevent a hurricane?
A hurricane will not form over cold ocean water, that is why hurricanes rarely form in the winter; the ocean is usually too cold. However, you cannot simply cool ocean water like that. The amount of energy stored in the water making it warm is enormous, to great for us to ever hope to manipulate.
Why does a hurricane weaken when it touches ocean waters?
It doesn't. A hurricane gains strength from warm ocean water. Warm water produces large amounts of water vapor, which is essentially the fuel of a hurricane. Cold water and land do not provide as much water vapor, so a hurricane will weaken if it encounters either of those.
What happens to a hurricane if it goes over cold water?
If a hurricane moves over cold water, it typically weakens or dissipates because hurricanes thrive on warm ocean water to maintain their strength and intensity. Cold water disrupts the heat and moisture supply that fuels the storm, causing it to lose its power.
When hot water and cold water meet does a hurricane form?
No, a hurricane forms over warm ocean waters when conditions are favorable for its development, such as light winds and high humidity. The interaction between hot and cold water alone does not directly lead to the formation of a hurricane.
What does a hurricane do over cold water?
A hurricane will weaken if it moves over cold water.
What happens to a hurricane as it moves over cold water?
As a hurricane moves over cold water, it loses its main source of energy which is the warm ocean water. This causes the storm to weaken and eventually dissipate as it lacks the warm water needed to maintain its strength and intensity.
Do cold water fuels a hurricane?
No, warm water fuels a hurricane
Can cold hurricanes form?
There are cold weather storms similar to hurricanes that can pack hurricane fore winds. But such storms are not considered hurricanes as by definition a hurricane is a tropical system.
How do ocean currents affect air temperature in coastal areas?
Warm Ocean currents warms the air above it and some move from the tropic towards both poles ---------------------------------------------------------AND----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cold Ocean currents also affect weather patterns by bringing cold water from polar to the equator
Why does a hurricane weaken cool ocean waters?
In simple terms, hurricanes are fueled by water vapor. More vapor evaporates from warm water than from cold water. If water temperatures are less than about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, then there will not be enough water vapor to sustain a hurricane.
How does the cold and warm water affect the ocean?
They create currents and micro climates for different sea life.
