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Earth's System

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Earth's System: Weather Patterns and Forecasting

Hurricanes - I

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Hurricanes I

Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters. They are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and a distinct central eye. These storms develop when warm, moist air rises from the ocean surface, creating a low-pressure area...

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Hurricanes are large, powerful storms which form over warm ocean waters and bring strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

They begin as tropical cyclones when moist, warm air rises from the ocean, creating a low-pressure area.

As the warm air rises, it cools, and water vapor condenses into clouds, releasing heat and strengthening the...

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HurricanesTropical CyclonesStorm FormationWeather ForecastingAtmospheric ConditionsSatellite MonitoringDoppler RadarStorm SurgeCoriolis EffectEmergency Management

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