What Makes An Annular Hurricane So Different?
• Annular hurricanes are characterized by a doughnut-like shape with a large, symmetric eye and minimal banding.
• These hurricanes often form after an eyewall replacement cycle, making them more resistant to dry air and wind shear.
• Annular hurricanes are more common in the Pacific and present unique challenges for forecasting due to their resilient structure.
Distinctive doughnut-like appearance of annular hurricanes
Annular hurricanes are a unique and powerful type of tropical cyclone characterized by their distinctive doughnut-like appearance. Unlike typical hurricanes that exhibit prominent rainbands and an irregular eye, annular hurricanes possess a large, clear, and symmetric eye, surrounded by a uniform ring of intense thunderstorms. This structure gives them a highly organized and often visually striking appearance on satellite imagery.
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