How Are Hurricanes Formed

Hurricanes can cause huge disasters. Hurricanes are called cyclones in the southern hemisphere, typhoons in the Philippines, and Japan and hurricanes in America.

The formation of a hurricane is a complex process. Factors like wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and humidity contribute to this process.

•  Sun heats the surface of ocean water. The warm water in turn heats the air above it creating a low-pressure zone. Due to the low-pressure moist air begins to rise rapidly, which creates a strong upward wind that rotates spirally.
• This warm air rises high up in the atmosphere which cools to form clouds.
• The heat released after condensation in the atmosphere warms the air around. Again, a low-pressure zone is created and more air rushes to its center. This cycle continues.
• This chain of events ends with the formation of a very low-pressure system. The weather condition consisting of a system of high-speed winds revolving around a central area of very low pressure is called a hurricane.

Preventions from a hurricane

• Do not drink or eat contaminated food and water as it could infect us from several harmful diseases.

• Do not touch wet switches and other electrical appliances as we could get san electric shock.
• We should not spread rumors at all.
• We should store necessary things beforehand; such things include extra clean food and water and of course a first aid kit.
• Avoid driving through the roads and do not get out just for fun.

• Help your neighbors, friends, family, and all other people who need your help when you are capable enough to help them.

By: Toshani Mehra