Logically, the warmer the water, the more tropical cyclones should occur

Why do you think the number of tropical cyclones on the graph actually
decreases for temperatures above ?? °C? What will be an ideal response?


Only a small portion of the ocean surface averages 30 °C or greater, and this usually
occurs at the equator or in shallow water. Warm water to a depth 50 m or more is
required to form and sustain a tropical cyclone.

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