Where does the energy of a hurricane come from?
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Large latent heat of water
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Hurricanes are large weather engines, and any engine needs energy to run. The secret energy source of a hurricane is the large latent heat of water. Air over the tropical oceans is drier than you might think.
What is the source of energ…
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"When the surface water is warm, the storm sucks up heat energy from the water, just like a straw sucks up a liquid. This creates moisture in the air. If wind conditions are right, the storm becomes a hurricane. This heat energy is the fuel for the storm."