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Why aren’t South America and the west coast of Africa hit by hurricanes?

Posted on June 10, 2024 by WeatherGuys Editor

Tropical storms hitting South America have distinct disadvantages compared with the North American situation. The energy to drive tropical systems is derived from warm ocean waters. For tropical storms to form, the ocean temperature needs to exceed 79.7 Fahrenheit, which … Continue reading →

Category: Meteorology, Tropical

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