What causes the winds of a hurricane to be so fast?
A) tidal effects
B) coupling with the jet stream
C) weaker Coriolis force
D) stronger Coriolis force
E) very strong pressure gradient force

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The winds of a hurricane are so fast primarily due to the very strong pressure gradient force. This force is created by the significant difference in atmospheric pressure between the center of the hurricane (the eye, where pressure is lowest) and the surrounding areas (where pressure is higher). The greater this difference in pressure, the stronger the force pushing air from high to low pressure areas, resulting in faster winds.

What Causes the Winds of a Hurricane to Be So