hurricane
How do hurricanes develop
warm water and rising moist air and the earth rotation
Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially begins on this date each year.
What is June 1st?
This term refers to the abnormal rise of water generated by a storm's winds, which causes the most loss of life.
What is storm surge?
When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach this speed in mph, it is classified as a hurricane.
What is 74 mph?
Hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate in this direction, opposite to the hands of a clock.
What is counterclockwise?
Hurricanes get their energy from warm water in this large body.
What is the ocean?
This 2005 hurricane was the costliest in U.S. history, causing roughly$125 billion in damage.
What is Katrina?
This 1900 storm is considered the deadliest in U.S. history, devastating a city in Texas.
What is the Galveston Hurricane?
This is the calm center of a hurricane where winds are light.
What is the eye?