Monster tropical cyclones are called hurricanes in the Atlantic, typhoons in the Pacific and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. Such storms first develop over the ocean, 8-15 degrees north and south of the equator. Once a tropical cyclone develops into a full-blown hurricane, it can move away from the place where it started. As the storm moves, its intensity can increase. It threatens everything in its path.
Mariners are especially at risk because such storms are more intense at sea .
It is possible for a hurricane to travel to the North Atlantic , but it will start to dissipate when it passes over cooler waters. That's because the main source of energy for a hurricane is warm ocean water. If a mariner at sea isn't able to get to a safe harbor during a monster storm, the next best thing is to get to cooler water as soon as possible. But mariners aren't always so fortunate.