(Storm Chaser)

Tue Jun 28 2005 05:12 PM

What causes Tropical Waves coming off of Africa?

What causes tropical waves coming off of Africa? Is it an ITCZ thing coupled with the easterlies; if so then why don't waves form over the Atlantic? :?:

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