What's a Hurricane?

hur·ri·cane  : 

A severe tropical cyclone originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea or eastern regions of the Pacific Ocean, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains. Wind can reach speeds greater than 74 miles (119 km) per hour.

Activities:

• Visit the suggested links to write a brief report about hurricanes. Include:

1. Where are hurricanes originated?

2. What are they?

3. What fuels them?

4. When is hurricane season?

5. Why do hurricanes occur during these months and over these specific regions?

6. Conclude by writing your own opinion about hurricanes. Offer recommendations and or suggestions about how to protect from them.

http://hurricanes.noaa.gov/prepare/summary_basics.htm

http://www.hurricanecity.com/

http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html

• Describe in your own words how you felt after hurricanes Frances and Jeanne slammed into our state of Florida.