| 3.
Hurricane Formation |
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| • | Sources
of convergence: |
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| • | Intertropical
convergence zone (ITCZ) – an |
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of low pressure may develop along a |
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| wave
in the ITCZ. |
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| • | Topical
waves – converging and diverging |
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| region
in easterly winds in the tropics |
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| (common
for Atlantic hurricanes). |
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| • | Front
that moves into the tropics. |
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