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Question

Many hurricanes during the 2010 season started near the west coast of Africa and moved across the open Atlantic Ocean. What do meteorologists call the "trigger mechanism" for these types of hurricanes?

Answer 1

Easterly waves

Step-by-step explanation:

Easterly is a migratory wavelike disturbance of the tropical easterlies. It is a kind of wave within the broad easterly current which is generally more slowly than the current in which it is embedded.