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Can a tropical cyclone originate over a hot desert

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No, tropical cyclones can only form over water.

The reason why this is is because the warm water helps circulate enough energy to create a tropical cyclone, and there isn't enough water in a desert to do so.
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Tropical cyclones can only form over water. There is not enough hydrologic energy over a desert to begin the cyclonic action.
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