Facts about Hurricanes

5/15/2024 (Permalink)

How Hurricanes Form: Hurricanes usually form over warm ocean waters near the equator.

Strong Winds: Hurricanes can generate winds of up to 320 kilometers per hour, which can cause severe damage to buildings and trees.

Heavy Rainfall: Hurricanes can produce more than 2.4 trillion gallons of rain per day.

The Eye Wall: The eye wall is a ring of thunderstorms and clouds that surrounds the eye of the hurricane and contains the heaviest rains and most violent winds.

Categories: Hurricanes are grouped into different categories based on wind speed. Category 1 includes speeds of 74–95 miles per hour, while category 5 includes speeds of 157 miles per hour or higher. The higher the category, the more destruction and damage is caused.

Rotation: In the northern hemisphere, hurricanes rotate counterclockwise, while in the southern hemisphere they rotate clockwise.

Tornadoes: Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes.

Other Names: Hurricanes are known by different names in various regions, including cyclone, typhoon, and tropical storm. Impact: Sadly, hurricanes have resulted in the loss of around 2 million lives over the last two years.

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