Key Information
Hurricanes
| Type | Tropical Cyclone/Storm |
| Area | Primarily tropical oceans and seas |
| Season | Northern Hemisphere – June to November, Southern Hemisphere – November to April |
| Effect | Destructive if it makes land fall. Can cause flooding, storm surges. |
| Names | Atlantic – Hurricanes, Western Pacific – Typhoons, Southern Pacific – Cyclones, Scientific – Tropical Cyclones |
Learning Point
- Hurricanes, also known as typhoons, cyclones or tropical cyclones, are the most powerful and destructive storms on the planet. They are powered by warm ocean water that causes powerful winds to begin to circle, and can result in billions of dollars of damage when they make landfall around where humans live.
Project
- Draw a picture of a Hurricane moving across the the oceans.
- Overview
- Eye of the Hurricane
Media
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Location
| Located in | Oceans mainly in Tropical Regions |
Fun Facts
- Once a storm’s wind speed reaches 39 miles an hour, it becomes a tropical storm and is given a name.
- Hurricanes get bigger more quickly in warmer water, which might mean they get more powerful as the ocean’s warm up.
- A Category 5 hurricane is considered a powerful, destructive storm with winds of 156 miles an hour or more.
- As a hurricane moves over cooler water or hits land, it loses the warm water that fuels it and begins to weaken.
Past Lessons
| 92 | November 27, 2023 | (North America) |