Question

What characteristics of hurricanes are not also associated with individual thunderstorms?

Answer 1

Characteristics of a Hurricane Characteristics of a Hurricane
• Hurricanes:
Also called typhoons (in western Pacific) or
cyclones (in Australia and Indian Ocean)
Form over tropical oceans
Have rotary circulation
• Low pressure system
• Counter-clockwise in northern hemisphere
Have sustained wind speeds > 120 km/h
• Sustained winds up to 350 km/h
Diameter: 100-1500 km across (average 600 km)
Pressure at center: ~870-990 mb (average 950 mb)