What Causes Hurricanes And Where Do They Normally Occur?
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that cause devastating winds speeds, torrential rain and violent waves. They occur when damp, moist air over the North Atlantic, North East Pacific or the South Pacific Ocean rises and condenses. This can under the right conditions set up cyclonic system. Hurricanes generally occur in a band around the equator. To be more precise, they occur between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn as a rule. Hurricanes are truly massive in scale and are known to reach a diameter of 600 miles or more. The spiralling effect of the winds can see wind speeds reach anywhere between 75 to over 200 mph. In areas affected by hurricanes, there are hurricane seasons. The Atlantic season, for instance, is from June 1 to November 30. But for most people hurricanes typically are confined to the autumn months. What is not always appreciated is the disruption a hurricane can cause at sea.
