Hurricanes are meteorological phenomena that form especially in the summer months of the Northern Hemisphere. Seen in images taken by satellites, they are really spectacular, although the reality is that can cause significant damage.
If you want to know more about them, we are going to tell you 6 curiosities about hurricanes that will surprise you
1.- Hurricane, Mayan god
Have you ever wondered where the name "hurricane" comes from? The Mayans invented it. For them, He was the god of who ruled over the winds, fire and storms.
2.- Hurricanes, incredible sources of water
These weather events can drop up to 9 trillion liters of water a dayHence, it is so, so important to stay as far away from you as possible, and in the event that you can't, stay indoors as long as it's safe.
3.- Hurricanes and typhoons, are they the same?
They are. In America and Europe we know them as hurricanes, but in the western Pacific they are called typhoons. Scientists often call them simply tropical cyclonesBy the way, that's what they are called in the Indian Ocean.
4.- The eye of the hurricane, the calmest area
The center or eye of the hurricane is the quietest part. Therefore, even when you think that everything has already happened, in reality it is not like that. This part can measure up to 32km, so you have to be patient.
5.- Hurricane season is ...
For a hurricane to form, it is essential that the ocean is warm, at a minimum temperature of 20ºC. So that, hurricane season begins in June and ends in November.
6.- The incredible force of the hurricane wind
The wind from a hurricane can blow more than 250km/h, and cause waves of a height of more than 5,5 meters.
Did you know some of these curiosities about hurricanes?
Good Morning. As a Merchant Marine Officer and some navigator I have passed, especially the Pacific, China Sea and hard storms in the North Atlantic. A cordial greeting.? ?
Greetings Jorge, thank you for your comment 🙂