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Hurricanes typically form over warm ocean waters, where the heat and moisture provide the energy needed for their development. They begin as tropical disturbances and can intensify into tropical storms and hurricanes as they draw energy from the sea. While they can move over land, their formation is primarily dependent on ocean conditions.

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