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Although tropical cyclones can take an enormous toll on lives and personal property, they can also be important factors in the precipitation regimes of the places they affect and bring much-needed rain to otherwise-dry regions. Hurricanes in the eastern north Pacific sometimes supply moisture to the Southwestern United States and parts of western Mexico. Additionally, Japan receives over half of its rainfall from typhoons.

While tropical cyclones may well seriously damage settlement, total destruction encourages rebuilding. For example, the destruction wrought by Hurricane Camille on the Gulf coast spurred redevelopment, greatly increasing local property values.

From a nonhuman perspective, tropical cyclones are very important to the global climate system. Their primary purpose is to transport heat and moisture away from the equator, where there is a great imbalance due to the heating of the earth. Even after they have made landfall and weakened, often in the mid-latitudes, they continue to move poleward while transporting tremendous amounts of tropical moisture and latent heat. On a more local scale, tropical cyclones reshape the geology near the coast by eroding sand from the beach as well as offshore, rearranging coral, and changing dune configuration onshore. These changes are necessary for these dynamic systems to adapt and rejuvenate themselves.

Perspective from a hurricane survivor:As a Survivor of Andrew, Frances, Jeanne and Wilma directly, and having lost homes and vehicles (and all personal belongings in those) to these storms, I can say these few GOOD things about hurricanes:
  • They cool the weather in the area for a time
  • The seashell collection thrown to the shore is wonderful afterward
  • They give surfers something to do pre-storm
  • They prune the trees, removing dead branches and other debris
  • They bring families together both in preparing, riding it out, and cleaning up afterward
  • They bring communities together in helping each other rebuild after the descruction
  • They bring people outdoors to actually meet and talk with their neighbors -- whether or not you thought you had anything in common with them, after a storm, you do now
  • And they remind us that we are small in comparison to Nature and that we are no match for the fury that She can dish out.
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What are the effects of hurricanes on life property and the economy?

Hurricanes can cause loss of life through strong winds, storm surges, and flooding. They can also lead to widespread property damage, including destruction of homes, infrastructure, and crops. Economically, hurricanes can result in billions of dollars in losses due to disruptions to businesses, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.


How do hurricanes affect plants life?

Hurricanes can damage and uproot plants through hid winds and flooding and can contaminate water supplies with seawater. A the same time, hurricanes can also give plants much needed water in the form of rain.


Is there any positive effects about hurricanes?

Hurricanes can help redistribute heat and energy in the atmosphere, which can have a cooling effect on the Earth's surface. They also provide much-needed water to regions that may be experiencing droughts, replenishing water sources and helping to support ecosystems. Additionally, hurricanes can bring communities together in terms of preparation and recovery efforts, fostering a sense of unity and resilience.


What are the good effects of hurricane?

Hurricanes can bring much needed rainfall to drought-stricken regions and clear the air of pollutants.


Why do some scientist think that gobal warming would increase the strength of an hurricanes?

Hurricanes get their energy from warm ocean water. Warmer water usually means more potential for hurricanes to form and gain strength. Warmer water resulting from global warming could therefore lead to stronger hurricanes. Some have suggested, however, that changes to other factors such as wind shear could negate the effects of warmer oceans on hurricanes.

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