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What causes the formation of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters when atmospheric conditions are favorable, including low wind shear and high humidity. The warm water provides the energy needed for the storm to develop and strengthen, while the rotation of the Earth helps to spin the storm into a cyclonic shape.

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