Chapter 13, Problem 1E

To determine

The diagram representing the surface winds around the eye of the Northern Hemisphere hurricane depicted in Figure 13-1.

Answer to Problem 1E

The figure below illustrates the surface winds that can be found around the eye of the Northern Hemisphere hurricane.

Explanation of Solution

Hurricanes can be defined as the rapidly rotating storm systems that form over tropical or subtropical oceans. They are characterized by low-pressure centers, strong winds, and intense convective thunderstorms that lead to the formation of heavy rains. Hurricanes can generate destructive storm surges and tornadoes in addition to strong winds and heavy rains. They are also known as tropical cyclones.

Atmosphere circulates around and inside the low-pressure center of a hurricane. This low- pressure center is known as the eye of the storm. The speeds of the surface wind are light in the eye, attains a maximum speed from the eye, which is approximately 25 kilometers and decreases with distance from the eye wall (an area called the eye wall because of its tall cumulonimbus clouds).