Meet a Hurricane

Name: Meet a Hurricane
Uploaded: 2021-02-10T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Hurricanes — also called typhoons or cyclones — are the largest storms on Earth, forming over warm tropical waters and bringing dangerous winds, flooding, storm surge, and tornadoes when they reach land. This animated science video for children ages 5–10 explains what hurricanes are, the hazards they bring to coastal areas, and what to do to stay safe when one approaches.

This video is a part of Animated Atmosphere, a suite of short videos produced by the UCAR Center for Science Education with FableVision Studios.

Learn what makes a hurricane a hurricane, as well as how these storms can cause damage from storm surge, heavy rain, and fierce winds.

Transcript

[0:09] A hurricane, also called a typhoon or cyclone,

[0:12] is a rotating storm that forms over warm waters in tropical areas.

[0:15] Hurricanes are the largest storms on Earth.

[0:17] They can measure over a thousand miles wide, with wind speeds of over 160mph.

[0:22] As a hurricane approaches land, it

[0:24] brings strong winds, torrential rain, rip currents, flooding, and even tornadoes.

[0:28] The storm surge flooding caused by abnormally high water levels

[0:31] can cause enormous damage to coastal towns.

[0:33] If a hurricane approaches, be prepared.

[0:35] Listen to the weather forecast for storm

[0:36] details, shelter in a sturdy structure away from flooding, or evacuate if needed.