Most hurricanes develop in warm tropical waters at the Equator even though the Coriolis force is zero there.

Name: Most hurricanes develop in warm tropical waters at the Equator even though the Coriolis force is zero there.
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Hurricanes require the Coriolis force to develop their characteristic spin, and this force is effectively zero at the Equator. They typically form at least 5 degrees latitude away from the Equator where the Coriolis effect is sufficient to initiate their rotation.

Most Hurricanes Develop in Warm Tropical Waters at the Equator