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Weather on Jupiter: Hurricanes Regulate Temperature

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Hurricanes gain their energy from a warm ocean and create winds of up to 150 mph. Because they always move from warm areas to cold areas, they help regulate the planetŐs temperature. Storms on Jupiter also help regulate temperature.
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