Geography · Topic 45 of 65
Hurricanes
⭐ MasteredHurricanes are huge, spinning storms that form over warm ocean water. They bring strong winds, heavy rain and high waves to coastal areas.
💡 Fun fact
The eye of a hurricane is often calm and clear, even while strong winds surround it.
All about Hurricanes
Hurricanes are large spinning storms that form over warm ocean water. They bring strong winds, heavy rain and high waves to coastal areas.
The calm eye at the centre is surrounded by the strongest winds.
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Real-life uses of Hurricanes
- Predicting storms with weather satellites
- Planning evacuations
- Designing sturdy buildings
Frequently asked questions about Hurricanes
Where do hurricanes form?
Over warm ocean water.
What is the eye of a hurricane?
The calm centre of the storm.