What is a Hurricane?
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A hurricane is a huge storm of wind and rain. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. But sometimes, one reaches land.
Eye of the Storm
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A hurricane is a wind storm. The wind can reach more than 150 miles per hour. The storm turns around a calm center. The center is called the eye.
Lots of Water
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Hurricanes bring heavy rain. Big waves crash onto the shore
shore
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the land at the edge of a large body of water
(noun)
Sea turtles hatch on the shore before heading to the ocean.
. Floods can happen.
Danger Zone
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Hurricanes can be dangerous. Powerful winds can destroy property. They can topple
topple
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to knock over; to fall
(verb)
The block tower will topple if you bump into it.
trees. Floods can damage homes.
Weather Watch
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Meteorologists study the weather. They track the path of hurricanes. They warn people of danger. This helps people stay safe.
Did You Know?
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In the eastern United States, hurricane season starts on June 1. It ends on November 30. Each storm gets a name. They go in A-B-C order.