This site provides general information on hurricanes, including how they form, where and when conditions favorable to hurricane formation exist, how wind speeds are classified, and what conditions cause hurricanes to diminish and decay. It features text, scientific illustrations, and links to related topics in other parts of the Earth Observatory website.
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science, Oceanography, Atmospheric Science:Meteorology:Extreme weather, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Extreme Weather:Hurricanes Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work Special Interest: Hazards Grade Level: High School (9-12) Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Weather, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Hazards, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Environmental ScienceKeywords: Tropical disturbance, Tropical storm, Intertropical convergence Zone, Eye
