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Cause of the Hurricane
The
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.
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