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Hurricanes do not cross the equator. (mander.xyz)
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[–] 10 points 1 year ago (1 child)

It borders two oceans. The northern hemisphere pacific ‘canes start from Asia

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    So does South and North America.

    Edit 1: In other words why don't we have hurricanes form off the coast of California heading towards China and Brazil heading towards Africa?

    Edit 2: I see now that I north America they form off from Mexico but South America is strangely absent.

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