tropical cyclone

How Hurricanes Happen?

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How Hurricanes Happen? Hurricanes form when warm moist air over water begins to rise. The rising air is replaced by cooler air. This process continues to grow large clouds and thunderstorms. These thunderstorms continue to grow and begin to rotate thanks to earth’s Coriolis Effect. Why do hurricanes happen? For one to form, there needs

How Fast Do Tropical Cyclones Travel?

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How Fast Do Tropical Cyclones Travel? According to NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, a hurricane’s average forward speed is about 11 to 12 mph in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and tropical Atlantic Ocean from 10 to 30 degrees North latitude. What is the fastest moving tropical cyclone? The fastest recorded hurricane was