Five Facts - Hurricanes

The video provides five fascinating facts about hurricanes. It begins by explaining the origin of the word 'hurricane' and the beliefs of the Tainos and Maya people. It then describes how hurricanes can cause fish to rain from the sky, a phenomenon observed in Texas in 2021. The video explains the Coriolis effect, which causes hurricanes to spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, where they are called cyclones. The calmness of the hurricane's eye is discussed, highlighting it as the safest place during a storm. Finally, the video explores Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a massive hurricane that has been ongoing for over 400 years.

What is the origin of the word 'hurricane'?

• It originated from a scientific term.

• It was named after a famous explorer.

• It comes from the Tainos, indigenous people of Florida and the Caribbean.

• It is derived from the Greek word for storm.

What unusual phenomenon can hurricanes cause?

• Snowfall in summer

• Volcanic eruptions

• Raining fish

• Earthquakes

How do hurricanes spin in the Southern Hemisphere?

• They do not spin

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• In a straight line

What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

• The vortex

• The outer band

• The wall

• The eye

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A massive hurricane

• A frozen lake

• A giant crater

• A large volcano