How do hurricanes get their energy? NASA hurricane scientist Dr. Jeff Halverson explains how hurricanes draw energy from the ocean surface. read more
It's obvious that they don't really know the answer and are depending on the vagueness of their explanations to convince the public that they do know what they actually do not. Meteorology has a long tradition of pretending they understand what they do not. read more
A. From water vapor. It takes energy to convert liquid water into water vapor. Water molecules stick together in the liquid via hydrogen bonds. These bonds need to be broken to separate the molecules from each other. read more
These storms derive their energy from the clash of two air masses of substantially different temperatures and moisture levels. An air mass is a large region above the Earth, usually about 1,000-5,000 km in diameter, with a fairly uniform temperature and moisture level. read more