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When you boil water, it boils at 100 degrees and does not get any hotter as you continue to boil it. The energy you are putting in is being taken away with the steam and the amount of water in the jug reduces. The steam (water in the air) therefore contains the energy you were putting into boiling the water.
When the steam condenses back into water this energy is released again as heat (called the latent heat of condensation) either on a surface or into the air (making the air warmer)
The energy powering a storm comes from the Sun.
The sun's heat warms the surface water, heating the water and the air above it. This causes some of the water to evaporate (go into the air) taking the sun's energy into the air as it does so. The warmer the water (and the air above it) the more evaporated water is stored in the warm air.
A storm reverses the process of storing the sun's heat in the air by causing the water to come our of the air as rain. The more rain that is produced the stronger the storm becomes. Thus the warmer the water over which the storm is moving the stronger the storm because more energy is available to it.
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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 happens to a hurricane when it comes into contact with warm water?
A hurriccane can't form unless it is laready over warm water. If it moves over warmer water, the hurricane is likely to gains strength.
What will cause a hurricane's strength to decrease?
Hurricane strength can decrease if the storm moves over cooler ocean waters, encounters dry air, wind shear, or interacts with land. These factors can disrupt the storm's organization and weaken its circulation, leading to a decrease in strength.
How can a hurricane strengthen over cold water?
A true hurricane cannot strength over cold water. However, hurricanes that move into colder environments can undergo a process called extratropical transition in which they lose tropical characteristics. After this is complete the storm is no longer a hurricane but is considered an extratropical cyclone. These storm systems gain their strength from temperature contrasts rather than warm water. A hurricane undergoing this transition brings tropical air into a cold environment, creating conditions ideal for a very powerful extratropical cyclone.
When does a hurricane increase its speed?
A hurricane increases its speed when it is over warm water.
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.
What do hurricanes need to gain strength?
The warmth of the ocean water (apex)
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.
Why does a hurricane lose strength when it passes over land?
Hurricanes gain strength from the warmth of the ocean water.
What happens to a hurricane when it comes into contact with warm water?
A hurriccane can't form unless it is laready over warm water. If it moves over warmer water, the hurricane is likely to gains strength.
What kind of water does a hurricane need to keep its strength?
Hurricanes needs warm water below them to keep their strength. Moist warm air rising from the sea is what builds hurricanes.
What will cause a hurricane's strength to decrease?
Hurricane strength can decrease if the storm moves over cooler ocean waters, encounters dry air, wind shear, or interacts with land. These factors can disrupt the storm's organization and weaken its circulation, leading to a decrease in strength.
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.
Does a hurricane lose its strenghth quickly over ocean water or land?
Hurricanes lose their strength quicker on land.
Why do I get hot after drinking water?
When you drink water, your body may increase its temperature slightly as it works to absorb and process the water, which can lead to a feeling of warmth or heat.
Does a hurricane glide over water or includes it when it is traveling?
A hurricane includes the water beneath it when it is traveling. Hurricanes are essentially large rotating storms fueled by warm ocean water, which provides the energy they need to grow and sustain their strength. The interaction between the hurricane and the warm water is a key factor in the storm's development and intensity.
