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Arii_bell

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Examine the typical conditions that spawn hurricanes in the Atlantic. Describe the the physical characteristics of a hurricane and examine why it can be so devastating to land.
 
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The atmosphere exerts an average force of approximately 1 kg/cm2 (14.7 lbs/in2 ) at sea level.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

In the Atlantic basin, tropic depressions tend to intensify into tropical storms as they cross the Atlantic toward North and Central America. In general, cyclonic motion begins with slow-moving easterly waves of low pressure in the trade wind belt of the tropics. If the sea-surface temperature exceed 26C, a tropical cyclone may form along the leeward side of the easterly waves.

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