Where does the energy of a hurricane come from? strong winds, the Sun, Earth’s spin, or Earth's moon
The energy of a hurricane primarily comes from the Sun. The Sun's energy heats the surface of the ocean, causing evaporation and the formation of moist air masses. As this moist air rises, it creates low pressure at the surface. The surrounding air rushes in to fill this low-pressure area, resulting in the development of strong winds.
Although the Earth's spin influences the structure and direction of a hurricane, it does not directly provide energy. The Earth's rotation causes the air to spiral inwards towards the center of the storm, creating the characteristic circular shape. This rotation is known as the Coriolis effect.
Neither the strong winds nor the Earth's moon provide energy to a hurricane. The moon's gravity affects the tides but does not play a significant role in the energy source of hurricanes.