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Typically, you must have ocean temperatures at a minimum of 80 degrees F as well as light winds in the upper atmosphere. Waves (areas of sharp change of winds at the surface) and other areas of low pressure (such as that along fronts) build convection (thunderstorms) over the center. As the convection builds, it creates updrafts in the center which draw in more energy to keep building the convection. The updrafts lower the pressure which, in turn, increases the winds. If there is a closed circulation (winds rotating around a point), you have a tropical system or cyclone.
Upper-level winds must be favorable to remove wasted energy but, at the same time, not be too strong to blow off the cloud tops or "suffocate" the storm preventing new energy from being processed. Warm waters typically provide rich, moist air above the water which is actually what the hurricanes use to survive. If there is no warm moist air, a storm cannot survive. This is why some systems (Tropical Storm Danny - late 90's, and Hurricane Katrina) have actually managed to survive over swampy areas without losing much intensity.
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An updraft of warm, moist air builds a cumulonimbus cloud.
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Why does a hurricane form and why is the sun important to the formation of a hurricane?
I do not know why dose the hurricane form but i know that the hurricane needs the sun.It needs it because the hurricane needs warm water.
How does the amount of wind affect hurricane formation-?
Wind shear is one of the most critical factors in controlling or even destroying hurricane formation, the more wind, the more powerful the hurricane. Conversely, if the wind is blowing in the opposite direction of the hurricane, it can slow it down or destroy it.
Was there ever been a hurricane formation with the name Brandon?
orligarchy
Can a bomb destroy a hurricane formation and reduce its risk?
its never been tried but mabey
How much time is there between formation and impact in a hurricane?
The impact (destructive capability) happens as soon as the hurricane forms however the hurricane may never make landfall and therfore never cause damage to human property.
Why does a hurricane form and why is the sun important to the formation of a hurricane?
I do not know why dose the hurricane form but i know that the hurricane needs the sun.It needs it because the hurricane needs warm water.
How does the amount of wind affect hurricane formation-?
Wind shear is one of the most critical factors in controlling or even destroying hurricane formation, the more wind, the more powerful the hurricane. Conversely, if the wind is blowing in the opposite direction of the hurricane, it can slow it down or destroy it.
Was there ever been a hurricane formation with the name Brandon?
orligarchy
How does water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico affect the development of a hurricane?
The warmer the water is the greater the potential for the formation or strengthening of a hurricane.
What is a major cause of hurricane formation?
Thunderstorms organizing over warm ocean water.
Can a bomb destroy a hurricane formation and reduce its risk?
its never been tried but mabey
Does the air pressure change during the formation of a hurricane and why is that important?
yes the air pressure changes
Who discovered Hurricane Sandy?
The National Hurricane Center (Miami, Florida) tracks the formation of these tropical storms. See the related link listed below for more information:
How much time is there between formation and impact in a hurricane?
The impact (destructive capability) happens as soon as the hurricane forms however the hurricane may never make landfall and therfore never cause damage to human property.
What hurricane came before Andrew?
Hurricane Andrew was the first storm of the 1992 Atlantic hurricane season. The previous Atlantic hurricane was at the end of the 1991 season. Due to the unusual circumstances of its formation, this storm was never given a name. It is most widley known as the 1991 Perfect Storm. Had it been named, it would have been Hurricane Henri.
What role do oceans have in the formation of hurricanes?
it gives the hurricane energy to be so powerful but when its on land it starts to die down.
How does energy from the sun lead to the formation of a hurricane?
What happens is that the sun's energy forms evaporation. Than, the evaporation moisturizes the hot air.
