Hurricanes
⭐ MasteredHurricanes are huge, spinning storms that form over warm ocean water. They bring strong winds, heavy rain and high waves to coastal areas.
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.
The winds of a hurricane can reach very high speeds, and the storm can cover hundreds of kilometres.
Hurricanes are given names to help people keep track of them and prepare. The eye at the centre of a hurricane is calm, but the storm around it is very dangerous. Warnings and evacuation plans help keep people safe.
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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.