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This is due to increasing Coriolis force closer to the poles, and which is zero at the equator. [2] [3] [4] One associated phenomenon often seen with low-latitude cyclones is the equatorial westerly wind burst, which allows for sufficient shear vorticity on both sides of the equator to support tropical cyclogenesis. [5]
If you speak only Spanish, there’s information on tropical storms and hurricanes in your language. But some local Hispanic community activists say it’s not easy to get. Ana Lamb, a local ...
Hurricane Catarina was an extraordinarily rare hurricane-strength tropical cyclone, forming in the southern Atlantic Ocean in March 2004. [13] Just after becoming a hurricane, it hit the southern coast of Brazil in the state of Santa Catarina on the evening of 28 March, with winds up to 195 kilometres per hour (121 mph) making it a Category 2 ...
The National Hurricane Center’s forecast map Thursday showed five separate lemon-yellow circles for potential storm formation. But none of those storms listed a development potential over 30% ...
United States Central Pacific Hurricane Center: Equator northward, African Coast – 140°W Equator northward, 140°W-180 [2] Western Pacific: Japan Meteorological Agency: Equator-60°N, 180-100°E [3] North Indian Ocean: India Meteorological Department: Equator northward, 100°E-45°E: Southern Hemisphere: South-West Indian Ocean: Meteo France ...
The ecology of the Caribbean is tropical because of its proximity to the equator with warm temperatures that result in a humid climate. There are many ecosystems in the Caribbean with a multitude of tropical plants, trees and animals. When a hurricane passes over an island, it brings usually heavy rainfall and strong winds.
This was the first hurricane ever reported in the Atlantic, south of the equator. September 7–9, 2004 – Hurricane Ivan parallels the north coast of Venezuela as a Category 4 hurricane. Ivan's strong winds forced the closure of several airports. The hurricane also produced heavy rainfall and strong waves. [37]
A hurricane's category describes potential wind damage but does not describe other deadly hurricane hazards such as storm surge. 'Uninhabitable for weeks or months': Why Helene's hurricane ...