A Hurricanes need warm tropical oceans,moisture and light winds above them.If the right conditions last long enough,a hurricane can produce violent winds,incredible waves,torrential rains and floods.In other regions of the world,these types of storms have different names.
--Where they occur
A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean,the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline,or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E.
---When they occur
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30.The East Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30,with peak activity occurring during July through September..
---How often do they occur
In a normal season,the East Pacific would expect 15 or 16 tropical storms.Nine of these would become hurricanes,of which four or five would be major hurricanes.
---How much damage do they cause
When hurricanes move onto land,the heavy rain,strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings,trees and cars.The heavy waves are called a storm surge.Storm surge is very dangerous and a major reason why you MUST stay away from the ocean during a hurricane.
---Are there different types or magnitudes?
these types of storms have different names.
Typhoon — (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline)
Severe Tropical Cyclone — (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E)
Severe Cyclonic Storm — (the North Indian Ocean)
Tropical Cyclone — (the Southwest Indian Ocean)
