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Yes. A hurricane is just an intense tropical cyclone. Tropical cyclones occur in both hemispheres. Only storms in certain parts of the northern hemisphere are called hurricanes, though they are essentially identical to storms that occur elsewhere.

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Where do hurricanes occur on the equator?

Hurricanes do not typically occur on the equator because they require the Coriolis effect to form, which is stronger away from the equator. Hurricanes usually occur in regions at least 5 to 20 degrees away from the equator, in both the northern and southern hemispheres.


Why are there no hurricanes at the equator?

Hurricanes do not form at the equator because the Coriolis effect, which helps to spin and organize storms, is weak near the equator. This lack of spin prevents the necessary conditions for hurricanes to develop.


Where do hurricanes usually appear?

Along the equator and oceans. It's this combination of moisture and heat that creates hurricanes.


Why can't hurricanes form at the equator?

Hurricanes cannot form at the equator because the Coriolis effect, which is needed for their formation, is too weak in that region. The Coriolis effect is a force caused by the Earth's rotation that helps hurricanes spin and develop.


Where do hurricanes not form?

Hurricanes do not form near the equator because the Coriolis effect is weak at the equator, which is necessary for the rotation that drives the formation of hurricanes. Additionally, they do not form over cold ocean waters, as the warm water provides the energy needed for the storms to develop.


Why do hurricanes strengthen as they move along the equator toward the gulf stream?

they get strength from the heat


Where in the US will hurricanes form?

They form along the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and along the Gulf of Mexico


Rainforest and the equator?

Yes, tropical rainforests form along the equator.


What cities do hurricanes form in?

Hurricanes form over oceans, not cities, and are far too large to be "in" a city. Virtually any city along a tropical coastline, especially on the east coast of a continent, can be hit by a hurricane.


Why do hurricanes happen close to equator?

Hurricanes happen over hot water ... which is found close to the equator.


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.


What line can hurricanes not cross?

Hurricanes do not typically cross the equator. Due to the Coriolis effect, hurricanes tend to spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, making it difficult for them to maintain their structure when crossing the equator.