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Hurricane Formation
Hurricane formation happens when ocean temperatures and atmospheric conditions are just right. Modern research techniques have helped scientists and meteorologists to understand the development of hurricanes in great detail.
How do Scientists Forecast the Birth of Hurricanes and Tropical Storms?
Hurricanes and tropical storms headed to the East Coast of the United States are being studied by an international team of scientists. Find out what scientists are doing to make you safer in the event of another natural disaster like Hurricanes Katrina, Andrew, Isabel, and Wilma.
Track the Path of an Atlantic Hurricane Using a Computer Simulation
Instructional strategies for using the Online Hurricane Tracker are given step-by-step.
Increased United States Hurricane Frequency
Is the United States Going to Experience Stronger Hurricanes in the Future? That is the question answered in this weather FAQ.
The Fujiwhara Effect
The Fujiwhara Effect is the term used to describe the rotation of two tropical storms or hurricanes around a common center. Several large hurricane systems have shown a Fujiwara Effect as the storm vortices interact often causing one hurricane or tropical depression to weaken.
Two Hurricanes - Can They Ever Merge and Become One Big Hurricane?
Two hurricanes merging to form one big hurricane is the topic of this interesting reader question. The reader wants to know if the storm will form one big hurricane or superhurricane.
Top 10 Downloadable Videos on the Birth of Hurricanes
Get up close and personal with a hurricane with images and clips from NASA and other top news organizations! These exciting and free downloadable videos from NASA satellites all around the globe will allow you to see hurricanes as you have never seen them before.
Top 10 Free Hurricane Formation Videos
Family safety in a hurricane begins with education. Learn the origin of hurricanes from Africa as scientists track hurricanes across the Atlantic Ocean.
The Sahara Desert - A Mother Gives Birth to a Hurricane
Hurricanes start in the Sahara Desert. This exciting tutorial takes you through the birth of a hurricane and explains the reason for the Atlantic hurricane season.