Which of the following is correct?
A)The most severe weather in a hurricane occurs in the spiral bands.
B)By definition,hurricanes have sustained winds that are less than 34 knots (63 km • h-1).
C)Mature hurricanes develop a central eye of calm conditions (in which it is often possible to see the sky)that is surrounded by a swirling eyewall.
D)Tropical cyclones range in diameter from 16 km to 100 km.

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This statement accurately describes the development of a mature hurricane, which features an eye of calm conditions surrounded by a swirling eyewall.

Answer: D 
 This statement accurately describes the range of diameters for tropical cyclones.

Option A is incorrect as the most severe weather in a hurricane occurs in the eyewall, not the spiral bands.

Option B is incorrect as hurricanes are defined as having sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h), which is equivalent to 64 knots (74 mph / 1.15 = 64 knots).

Which of the Following Is Correct