ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English HURRICANE ???? What Is a Hurricane? ???? Natural Disasters in 1 Minute
Hurricanes are super strong and powerful storms that happen over the ocean. Depending on where they are in the world, they might be called different names like cyclones or typhoons. But no matter what they’re called, they are all very similar!
Hurricanes can be really big! They can stretch up to 1,100 miles wide. That’s like having a giant storm that covers a huge part of the ocean. These storms can last for several weeks, so they can be around for a long time.
The winds in a hurricane can be super fast, reaching speeds of up to 150 miles per hour. That’s faster than a cheetah running at full speed! When these strong winds hit land, they can cause a lot of damage to buildings, trees, and even cars.
To understand how strong a hurricane is, scientists use a scale from one to five. A category one hurricane is the weakest, while a category five hurricane is the strongest and most dangerous. It’s important to know the category so people can prepare and stay safe.
Did you know that hurricanes need warm ocean water to form? That’s why they usually happen in tropical areas where the water is nice and warm. So, next time you hear about a hurricane, you’ll know it’s a big, powerful storm that started over the ocean!
Hurricane in a Bowl: Create your own mini hurricane at home! Fill a large bowl with water and use a spoon to stir the water in a circular motion. Watch how the water forms a whirlpool, similar to how a hurricane spins. Try adding a few drops of food coloring to see the swirling effect more clearly. Discuss with your family how this small whirlpool is like the big hurricanes that form over the ocean.
Wind Speed Challenge: Go outside on a windy day and feel the wind on your face. Use a small handheld fan to mimic the wind. Try running with the fan blowing in your face and then with it blowing from behind you. How does it feel different? Talk about how hurricane winds are much stronger and how they can move things like trees and cars.
Weather Watcher: Become a weather detective! Watch the weather forecast with your family and see if you can spot any hurricanes forming over the ocean. Use a map to find where the hurricane is and track its path. Discuss why it’s important for scientists to measure hurricanes and how knowing the category helps keep people safe.
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Hurricanes are the strongest and most violent storms that exist. They are always formed at sea, and depending on their location on the planet, we give them different names such as cyclones or typhoons.
A hurricane’s diameter can be up to 1,100 miles, and it can last for several weeks, generating winds of up to 150 miles per hour, which can cause significant damage when they reach land.
To measure a hurricane’s intensity, we categorize it from one to five, with five being the most dangerous category.
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