Nov 12 2010
A hurricane, a typhoon or a cyclone are all cyclical tropical storms which originate in the oceans, from 10 to 30 degrees away from the equator. The following weather conditions may give rise to a cyclone, hurricane or a typhoon. 1.A low pressure belt formed over the ocean 2.A rise in the temperature of the [...]
Oct 06 2010
In general, hurricanes cause little economic effects that too in the areas where the hurricanes hit directly. Considering this, hurricane Katrina was different from the prior incidents of hurricanes. According to the Bureau of Economic Crisis (BEA), the overall economic impact of hurricane Katrina was estimated to be about 150 billion dollars, which was the [...]
Apr 03 2010
If the hurricane is very strong and violent, its eye is usually well-defined with a light winds and clear skies. In case of weak hurricanes, the eye is covered by dense clouds. Such weak hurricanes may also have an incomplete eyewall or an eye characterized by heavy rain. An irregular-shaped eye may be an [...]
