The Anatomy of a Hurricane2 lesson(s)
Weather & Climate · Intermediate
Hurricanes and Tropical Cyclones
By admin · An intermediate course on the most powerful storms on Earth: how hurricanes form over warm oceans, the structure of the eye and eyewall, the storm surge that does the most damage, and the preparation that saves lives.
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About this course
A hurricane is a vast, rotating engine of wind and rain that draws its power from warm ocean water, and it is the most powerful storm type on Earth. This classroom explains where tropical cyclones come from, how they grow from a cluster of thunderstorms into a Category 5 giant, the anatomy of the eye and eyewall, the difference between hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, and the storm surge, rainfall and wind that make them so destructive. It closes with the preparation and evacuation habits that turn a deadly threat into a manageable one.
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Hurricane Hazards and Safety2 lesson(s)