Question

How does the eye wall of a hurricane form?

Answers:
(a) Fast moving upper winds and slower surface winds combine to form a mesocyclone.
(b) Warm, rising air carries moisture from the ocean as it circulates, forming clouds and precipitation.
(c) Concentric, curved bands of clouds produce precipitation around the center of the storm.
(d) Cool, dense air sinks rapidly to form a region of high pressure and calm or no winds.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) Fast moving upper winds and slower surface winds combine to form a mesocyclone. The eye wall of a hurricane forms when the fast-moving upper-level winds converge with the slower surface winds, creating a region of intense updrafts and rotating mesocyclone. This updraft of air leads to the development of the eye wall, which is a ring of powerful thunderstorms surrounding the hurricane's eye.