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Hurricanes

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This educational video explores hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, focusing on the formation, structure, and impact of these powerful storms. Viewers will learn that hurricanes form over warm ocean waters near the equator, developing when hot, humid air rises to create storm clouds that then spiral due to the Coriolis effect. The video explains that when storm winds reach 74 miles per hour, the system qualifies as a hurricane, capable of significant destruction if it reaches land. Insight is provided into hurricane naming conventions and the conditions that can weaken or dissipate hurricanes, such as landfall and wind shear. Key concepts included are the Coriolis effect, wind shear, and the lifecycle of hurricanes. This content aligns with science curricula, particularly Earth Sciences and Weather studies.

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