 Hurricanes, the strongest of tropical storms, can destroy life and devastate entire communities. However, they can also form new ecosystems and bring life-giving water to areas that are otherwise too arid for human survival.
Select from the topics below to find out more about the causes and effects of hurricanes and how they may be influenced by human intervention and global warming.
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The Deadliest Natural Disaster
Learn more about the hurricane with no name that destroyed Galveston, Texas and claimed more lives than any other natural disaster in U.S. history.
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Understanding Hurricanes
Examine the anatomy of a hurricane and see how it grows in stages from a thunderstorm to a life-threatening cyclone.
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Monitoring Hurricanes
Check out the high-tech tools of Hurricane Hunters who fly into the eye of the storm to keep you safe.
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Hurricane Katrina
Learn more about the infamous storm that devastated a beloved city and shocked the world.
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An Unnatural Disaster
Find out how human activities and errors have helped Katrina and other hurricanes harm us.
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Katrina Survivor Stories
Gain inspiration through the heart-wrenching stories of those who survived the storm to end all storms.
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Hurricanes and Climate Change
Find out how scientists are studying whether climate change is increasing hurricane activity.
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Hurricanes and Habitats
Investigate how hurricanes bring life-giving rain to dry deserts and make room for new habitats.
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