The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134758589
Author: Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Redina Herman, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 4GST

(a)

To determine

The area that has experienced the greatest number of Category4 and 5 storms by referring the accompanying world map that shows the tracks and intensities of nearly 150 years of tropical cyclones.

(b)

To determine

The reason why hurricanes are not formed in the very heart of the tropics, astride the equator.

(c)

To determine

The reason why storms are absent in the South Atlantic and eastern South Pacific.

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