Hurricanes
Hurricanes
Hurricanes (pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn/) are a type of tropical cyclone or severe tropical storm that occur in the Atlantic Ocean or the eastern Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes are characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain.
Etymology
The term "hurricane" originally comes from the Taino Native American word, hurucane, meaning evil spirit of the wind. The word was later adopted by Spanish explorers in the Caribbean to describe the destructive weather phenomena they encountered.
Related Terms
- Tropical cyclone: A rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters.
- Tropical storm: A tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained surface winds ranging from 39-73 mph.
- Atlantic Ocean: The second-largest of the world's oceans, where hurricanes commonly form.
- Pacific Ocean: The largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, where hurricanes are also known to form, particularly in the eastern region.
- Storm surge: A rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones, directly related to the winds of the storm.
- Eye (cyclone): The region of mostly calm weather at the center of strong tropical cyclones.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hurricanes
- Wikipedia's article - Hurricanes
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