4 articles on "hurricanes"

Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane

Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane by: Graham McClung Part 1 of this article described some of the characteristics of hurricanes and the damage they can cause. In the days before high tech weather...

Handling a Hurricane; Part 2 - Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane

Part 2: Preparing for and Surviving an Approaching Hurricane Hurricanes can be extremely dangerous and destructive. It is important to be prepared and know what to do before and during a hurricane. Here are some tips on how to prepare for and surviv...

Naming Hurricanes

Have you ever wondered how hurricanes are named ? This is what we intend to find out with research on the conventions used now and those adopted and discarded through the years of weather watching.In the old times, hurricanes were given a saint'...

Handling a Hurricane; Part 1 - The Threat of a Hurricane - Are You At Risk?

Handling a Hurricane; Part 1 - The Threat of a Hurricane - Are You At Risk? by: Graham McClung For sustained violence, no form of weather beats a major hurricane. With wind speeds which may exceed 155mph (240 kph), torrential rain, destructive w...