Look at the top hurricane tracks. What similarities do you see ...

[Kikoku]

Look at the top  hurricane tracks. What similarities do you see in where
  they formed, and the general shapes of their paths? What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which aspect of tropical cyclones is a particular hazard to swimmers both
  before and after the tropical cyclone occurs? What will be an ideal response?

[pocatato]

Answer to Question 1

Most formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean and had a long time to intensify as they
moved toward land.

Answer to Question 2

The heavy surf associated with tropical cyclones causes rip tides, which can carry
swimmers out to sea.

[Kikoku]

Excellent

[upturnedfurball]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it