hurricanes

Provides answers to a variety of questions about tornadoes and hurricanes, including "Where do most tornadoes strike," and "How long do hurricanes last?".

Discusses types of wind, how their force is measured, the characteristics of hurricanes and tornadoes, some devastating storms, weather proverbs, and safety precautions to take during hurricanes and tornadoes.

Presents an overview of hurricanes, describing how they form, what happens inside them, the damage they can do, and how they are named and tracked, and offering advice on protection and safety. Includes discussion of typhoons and cyclones.

In 1900, while visiting his aunt in Galveston, Texas, ten-year-old Robert Pettibone is washed into swirling floodwaters when a hurricane takes the town by surprise.

Describes a flight into a hurricane for the purpose of gathering information about the storm.

A young boy describes the experiences of his family when a hurricane hits their home on the island of Puerto Rico.

Discusses the dangers of hurricanes, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a hurricane.

Describes the movements and destructive power of hurricanes and explains how they are predicted and monitored.

Explains what hurricanes are, what causes them, and where they occur; discusses what happens during an hurricane and who helps afterwards; and considers whether hurricanes can be predicted. Includes case studies.

Explains how hurricanes form and how they differ from other types of storms, highlighting the role of "storm trackers" in detecting and monitoring dangerous weather situations.