How Do Hurricanes Form?
10. The Death of a Hurricane
All hurricanes will eventually dissipate, which is a good thing considering how destructive they can be. Many will not reach land at any point in their life cycle. The hurricanes that do reach land will not have long to live no matter how large they may be. As explained, warm water is the fuel that fuels a hurricane.
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When it reaches land, it will no longer have warm water fueling it and it will gradually begin to lose its power as a result. Other hurricanes might die out before they reach land after passing over cold water.
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