Are huricanes caused by low or high air pressure?

Question

Are huricanes caused by low or high air pressure?

Answer 1

Actually, both.  Initially, hurricanes develop from an area of weak low pressure at the surface over warm oceanic waters.  But for them to strengthen, they actually need an area of high pressure in the upper atmosphere that will help to exhaust the converging and rising air from below.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

One of the conditions required for the formation of hurricanes is a surface-level disturance which means some type of low pressure system should be already there.This implies that a low pressure system is the cause.

Answer 4

high air pressure

Answer 5

Hurricanes get all their kinetic energy from the evaporation of hot water, that turns to rain at high altitudes. The rain causes very  strong down drafts and even more evaporation. One cubic foot of water can store as much heat as 2000 cu. ft. of air.