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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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What causes a hurricane to lose strength when it hits land?

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A hurricane loses strength when it hits land because it loses its energy source, which is warm ocean water.

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In which direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Hurricanes rotate counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

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In which direction do hurricanes rotate in the Southern Hemisphere?

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Hurricanes rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What is the eyewall of a hurricane?

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The eyewall is the area surrounding the eye of the hurricane, where the strongest winds and heaviest rains are found.

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What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

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The eye is the calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall.

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What are the outer bands of a hurricane?

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The outer bands are the rain and wind that extend out from the eyewall, often bringing lighter rain and winds.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a classification system for hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.

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What was Hurricane Katrina?

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Hurricane Katrina was a devastating hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in 2005, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.

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How many people died as a result of Hurricane Katrina?

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Approximately 1833 people died as a result of Hurricane Katrina.