What is the origin of a hurricane?

Answer 1

"Hurricane" and "Typhoon" redirect here. For other uses, see Hurricane (disambiguation) and Typhoon (disambiguation).

In meteorology, a tropical cyclone is a storm system fueled by the heat released when moist air rises and condenses. The name underscores their origin in the tropics and their cyclonic nature (circulation that is counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere). They are distinguished from other cyclonic storms such as nor'easters and polar lows by the heat mechanism that fuels them, which makes them "warm core" storm systems.

Depending on their strength and location, there are various terms by which tropical cyclones are known, such as tropical depression, tropical storm, hurricane, and typhoon.

Tropical cyclones can produce extremely high winds, tornadoes, and torrential rain (leading to mudslides and flash floods), and drive storm surge onto coastal areas. Although the effects on human populations can be catastrophic, tropical cyclones have also been known to relieve drought conditions because they transport enormous amounts of moisture. They carry heat away from the tropics, an important mechanism of the global atmospheric circulation that maintains equilibrium in the earth's troposphere.

Answer 2

The Birth of a Tropical Cyclone

Tropical cyclones form over warm waters from pre-existing disturbances. These disturbances typically emerge every three or four days from the coast of Africa as "tropical waves" that consist of areas of unsettled weather. Tropical cyclones can also form from the trailing ends of cold fronts and occasionally from upper-level lows.

The process by which a tropical cyclone forms and subsequently strengthens into a hurricane depends on at least three conditions shown in the figure below

A pre-existing disturbance with thunderstorms
Warm (at least 80ºF) ocean temperatures to a depth of about 150 feet
Light upper level winds that do not change much in direction and speed throughout the depth of the atmosphere (low wind shear)



Heat and energy for the storm are gathered by the disturbance through contact with warm ocean waters. The winds near the ocean surface spiral into the disturbance's low pressure area. The warm ocean waters add moisture and heat to the air which rises. As the moisture condenses into drops, more heat is released, contributing additional energy to power the storm. Bands of thunderstorms form, and the storm's cloud tops rise higher into the atmosphere. If the winds at these high levels remain relatively light (little or no wind shear), the storm can remain intact and continue to strengthen.


Stages of Hurricane Development

Growth and Maturity

In these early stages, the system appears on the satellite image as a relatively unorganized cluster of thunderstorms. If weather and ocean conditions continue to be favorable, the system can strengthen and become a tropical depression (winds less than 38 mph or 33 kt). At this point, the storm begins to take on the familiar spiral appearance due to the flow of the winds and the rotation of the earth (see the picture below).



Three stages of tropical cyclone development


If the storm continues to strengthen to tropical storm status (winds 39-73 mph, 34-63 kt), the bands of thunderstorms contribute additional heat and moisture to the storm. The storm becomes a hurricane when winds reach a minimum of 74 mph (64 kt). At this time, the cloud-free hurricane eye typically forms because rapidly sinking air at the center dries and warms the area.

During their life span, hurricanes can last for more than two weeks over the ocean and can travel up the entire Atlantic Coast.

The Storm's End

Just as many factors contribute to the birth of a hurricane, there are many reasons why a hurricane begins to decay. Wind shear can tear the hurricane apart. Moving over cooler water or drier areas can lead to weakening as well. Landfall typically shuts off the hurricane's main moisture source, and the surface circulation can be reduced by friction when it passes over land. Generally, a weakening hurricane or tropical cyclone can reintensify if it moves into a more favorable region or interacts with mid-latitude frontal systems.

Answer 3

In meteorology, a tropical cyclone is a storm system fueled by the heat released when moist air rises and condenses. The name underscores their origin in the tropics and their cyclonic nature (circulation that is counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere).

Depending on their strength and location, there are various terms by which tropical cyclones are known, such as tropical depression, tropical storm, hurricane, and typhoon.

Answer 4

there are conditions like oceanic location with sea temperature over 26 degrees
location of it must be 5-20 north or south of equator for Coriolis effect to be able to take place and allow rotation of air
it will exists when there is a latent heat and moisture to provide energy and frictional drag

Answer 5

It is a storm that is on land then it goes to the ocean and pickes up the winds over the ocean. Then it just keeps spining and it also gets stronger.

Answer 6

A place of low pressure surrounded by high pressure zones.

Answer 7

the place where the hurricane was formed.

Answer 8

Try the link below. Explains it all for you.

Answer 9

Tornado

Answer 10

ocean