The favorable stability condition for hurricane development is
A) a deep layer of stable air.
B) a shallow layer of absolutely unstable air.
C) a shallow layer of conditionally unstable air.
D) a deep layer of conditionally unstable air.

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Hurricane development requires warm and moist air, which is typically found in the lower levels of the atmosphere. A deep layer of conditionally unstable air provides the necessary instability for the air to rise and condense, leading to the formation of thunderstorms and eventually hurricanes. This instability is conditionally unstable because it requires the presence of moist air, which is often found near the surface of the ocean. A deep layer of stable air (choice A) would prevent the necessary lift for hurricane development, and a shallow layer of absolutely unstable air (choice B) would not provide the necessary moisture. A shallow layer of conditionally unstable air (choice C) may lead to thunderstorm development, but is not sufficient for hurricane development.

The Favorable Stability Condition for Hurricane Development Is