Thursday 7 March 2013

What Is Hurricane?

Hurricane is a violent storm which is characterized by extreme ferocity and hasty changes of the wind, and generally escorted by rain, thunder, and lightning especially prevalent in the East and West Indies. and also used figuratively.

Hurricane Katrina view from somewhere in America


In a scientific definition, hurricane means a severe, rotating tropical storm with heavy rains and cyclonic winds exceeding 74 mi (119 km) per hour, especially such a storm occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. Hurricanes is original came from the tropical parts of the Atlantic Ocean or the Caribbean Sea and move generally northward. It will lose its force when it move over land or colder ocean waters. Hurricanes can bring a lot of damage and effect towards an area which is affected. This natural disaster can make a country become unstable in many aspects such as political, economy, social relationships and financial.

The hurricane's view from satellite

Tropical cyclones categories :

Category
Wind Speed (mph)
Damage at Landfall
Storm Surge (feet)
1
74-95
Minimal
4-5
2
96-110
Moderate
6-8
3
111-130
Extensive
9-12
4
131-155
Extreme
13-18
5
Over 155
Catastrophic
19+



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