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Why dont tropical cyclones form very near the equator? What will be an ideal response?

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In the Northern Hemisphere, does a tropical cyclone generally follow a
  clockwise path or a counterclockwise path? What will be an ideal response?



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qytan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The Coriolis eff ect is too weak to create the needed rotation.

Answer to Question 2

A clockwise path.


WWatsford

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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