
Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, typically when sea surface temperatures are above 26.5°C (80°F), providing the heat and moisture needed to fuel the storm. As warm, moist air rises, it creates a low-pressure area, which draws in more air and causes strong winds to spiral inward due to the Coriolis effect. This process continues, leading to the development of a rotating storm system with a well-defined center, or eye, surrounded by intense winds and rain.
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