Summary of "Hurricane, cyclone, typhoon, tornado. What's the difference?"
Video Summary
The video explains the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, and tornadoes, highlighting their distinct characteristics and formation locations.
Key Concepts
- Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons:
- Hurricane: Forms over the North Atlantic or Northeast Pacific.
- Cyclone: Forms over the South Pacific or Indian Ocean.
- Typhoon: Forms over the Northwest Pacific.
Common characteristics:
- Bring heavy rain and thunderstorms.
- Have an "eye" (calm center).
- Wind speeds of at least 119 km/h (74 mph).
- Can last from days to weeks.
- Can measure hundreds of kilometers across.
- Tornadoes:
A different weather phenomenon characterized as a narrow, violently rotating column of air extending from clouds to the ground.
Common characteristics:
- Usually occur over land.
- Most tornadoes are less than 1 km (0.6 miles) wide.
- Lifespan ranges from a few seconds to a few hours.
- Strongest tornadoes can exceed wind speeds of 483 km/h (300 mph).
- Wind speeds for hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are generally less than 290 km/h (180 mph).
Methodology
Understanding the differences between these weather phenomena is crucial for safety and preparedness when facing severe weather.
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Science and Nature
