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Cause of the Hurricane

Public domain http://gimp-savvy.com/cgi-bin/img.cgi?noaaOgLv1HocH2o6952The main cause of a hurricane is high winds. Sea water must be warm enough to provide energy and be warmer then 75 degrees F. A hurricane gains heat and energy as it rotates counter-clockwise across warm ocean water. Hurricanes increase by gaining evaporated sea water. The center of the hurricane has light winds and fair weather. When a hurricane arrives it produces heavily rains, strong winds and large waves.

Hurricanes form between 5 to 15 degrees latitude, north and south of the equator. Hurricanes become weaker as they travel over land or colder oceans or waters. They may also weaken if there is a lack the warm air and moisture.  The closer a hurricanes travels to the equator the weaker it becomes.

 

Hurricanes Continue if:

  • Water is warmer that 80 degrees F or above.
  • Air cools off very quickly as it goes higher.
  • Wind blows in the same speed and direction from ocean surface all the time.
  • To spin a hurricane is required to have carioles force.