DWQA Questions › Tag: Gulf of MexicoFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesA recent key story from Scientific American explains how Hurricane Ida got so big so fast, saying that “An eddy in the Gulf of Mexico and heavy vapor played key roles.” Really? Seems wildly improbable to me. Is this theory correct? Also, hurricane watchers were greatly surprised by how Hurricane Ida pushed so far inland, as historically, hurricanes were observed to greatly weaken upon making landfall. What was different this time?ClosedNicola asked 3 years ago • Extraterrestrial Agenda225 views0 answers0 votesHow can Ruby-throated hummingbirds fly over the open water of the Gulf of Mexico for their annual migration, traveling nonstop up to 500 miles to reach shores of the United States, a flight of 18 to 22 hours?ClosedNicola asked 6 years ago • Animal Issues569 views0 answers0 votes