Where do the hurricanes that are so prevalent in the Caribbean originate?
A) in the Gulf of Mexico near Miami, Florida
B) in the Caribbean Sea, due east of Honduras
C) just east of the Lesser Antilles, in the Atlantic Ocean
D) off the coast of West Africa
E) in the Pacific Ocean, just south of Guatemala

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The majority of hurricanes that affect the Caribbean Sea originate off the coast of West Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. This region is commonly referred to as the "Hurricane Alley."

Where Do the Hurricanes That Are So Prevalent in the Caribbean