[sotd] June 15, 2004 [How Hurricanes Work]
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Site of the Day for Tuesday, June 15, 2004
How Hurricanes Work
Today's site, from the "How Stuff Works" website, presents an overview of
this weather phenomenon. Even Gentle Subscribers who reside in areas less
prone to these devastating weather events may find this well-presented
exposition of interest.
"Every year between June 1 and November 30 (commonly called hurricane
season), hurricanes threaten the eastern and gulf coasts of the United
States, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. In other parts of the
world, the same types of storms are called typhoons or cyclones. These huge
storms wreak havoc when they make landfall. They can kill thousands of
people and cause billions of dollars of property damage when they hit
heavily populated areas. ... In this article, we'll define a hurricane and
its parts. We'll discuss how hurricanes differ from other tropical storms,
how they move, the destruction and damage they cause, and how hurricanes
are tracked. You'll be amazed at the power and impact of these storms!" -
from the website
In addition to the features mentioned above, the site explains how
hurricanes are formed and provides specific information on the type of
weather alerts issued in the U.S. when a hurricane is being tracked. The
history of how hurricanes are named and the list of usable names through to
2006 are also included, along with a link to "retired" names. Colorful
diagrams and photos are used to clarify the presentation.
Hurtle to the site for an informative look at hurricanes at:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/hurricane.htm
A.M. Holm
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