HURRICANES Meaning and
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Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are extremely powerful and destructive storms that originate over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are characterized by rotating winds of at least 74 miles per hour (119 kilometers per hour) and are classified as major hurricanes if their sustained winds exceed 110 miles per hour (177 kilometers per hour).
These intense storms develop when the warm, moist air over the ocean surface rises and begins to rotate due to the Earth's rotation. As the air continues to rise, it creates an area of low pressure at the center of the storm known as the eye. Surrounding the eye is a "wall" of dense clouds and thunderstorms called the eyewall, where the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall occur.
Hurricanes can cause considerable damage due to their strong winds, heavy rains, storm surges, and tornadoes that may form within the storm. The combination of these factors can lead to flooding, significant property destruction, infrastructure damage, and loss of life.
Forecasting and tracking hurricanes is crucial for providing early warnings and minimizing their impact on populated areas. Meteorological agencies use various tools, such as satellite imagery, computer models, and hurricane hunter aircraft, to monitor and predict the path, intensity, and potential impacts of hurricanes.
Efforts to prepare and respond to hurricanes include evacuations, strengthening infrastructure, securing loose objects, and providing emergency supplies to affected areas.
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Etymology of HURRICANES
The word hurricane originates from the Spanish term huracán, which comes from the indigenous Taino word hurakán. The Taino people were the native inhabitants of the Caribbean islands at the time of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. They referred to the fierce tropical storms as hurakán, which was associated with their god of the storm, named Juracán. The term was adopted by Spanish explorers and eventually spread to the English language as hurricane.
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