Thanks, guy. Hurricanes are pretty destructive. We feel really sorry for the people who have lost their homes and loved ones from the recent ones we've had. Hi, Larkin. The northern islands of the Bahamas were hit pretty hard by Hurricane Dorian. We hope they're okay, too. Hi hailey! This year, we're only up to the letter 'D'--but you could certainly go on a Wonder Journey to find out if there was a Hurricane Hailey in years past!
Sorry to hear this topic doesn't interest you. We have almost other Wonders to you can search! Hi, Katelyn! The hurricane names the World Meteorological Organization uses come from six lists.
If a hurricane is particularly damaging, a new name will take its place on the list!! Hi, Ashley! We think that reading this Wonder again may help you find this question! We're glad to have you as a Wonder Friend! Great question, Raine! Try reading through this Wonder one more time and see what you discover! Hello, Wonder Friend! We're so glad that you learned something new about hurricanes!
We think they do that just so they can keep track and have some organization. Do you Wonder if you have a hurricane named after you? Thanks, Hunter! That's a great question, Daniel! Do a little more research and see what you can find out. You can learn more about hurricanes by exploring Wonders and ! Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brett.
The ReadSpeaker function is a resource managed by a third party -- which means we do not have much control over how it operates. However, we do make enhancements to our website each year and will consider other audio services. Hi, Lily! Yes, we have kept a watchful eye on Hurricane Matthew. We are sad about the fatalities caused by Matthew and its destruction in communities.
Hi, Tamanna! We're glad you liked this Wonder! Hope you learned something new and interesting about hurricanes! Hi, nathan! We encourage you to embark on your own Wonder Journey to learn more about hurricanes. You can use the search feature here at Wonderopolis and research at the library and online!
Hi, loulou! We did not video the hurricane. We're glad you liked it! Hey there, Wonder Friend Basketball Lover! We are glad you've been thinking about those affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters. Perhaps you can learn about what you can do to help those in need.
Thanks for telling us all about your awesome basketball team, too! What a kind comment, Tyler. Thanks for thinking of all those who were a part of Hurricane Sandy. Hi there, Wonder Friend Mandy! We sure hope that you and your Kindergarten Wonder Students are having a good time learning about the naming of hurricanes.
We are thinking of all our Wonder Friends who may be affected by Hurricane Sandy-- we are glad to hear that they are prepared for the storm. Thanks for joining the discussion, tamanna! Maybe you can do a project on hurricanes, too! Sounds like fun! The names used in other regions reflect names that are common in that area. Meteorologists do track them before that, but they simply give them a number. The names of destructive hurricanes are retired The lists of storm names are revisited regularly, and names of deadly storms are often retired.
Mitch was a Category 5 hurricane, which brings us to the final fact of the day about hurricane naming. All hurricanes are dangerous, but Category 3 and higher are considered major storms that cause catastrophic damage. Category 1 winds start at 74 mph. Category 5 winds hit mph or higher.
Sources Encyclopedia Britannica. Tropical Cyclones, Naming Systems. By Subscription Only. Accessed July 14, Hurricanes: Science and Society. National Ocean Service. Oxford English Dictionary Online. Kamikaze, Kanji. Strachey, William. British Library Collection. Until the early s, tropical storms and hurricanes were tracked by year and the order in which they occurred during that year. Over time, it was learned that the use of short, easily remembered names in written as well as spoken communications is quicker and reduces confusion when two or more tropical storms occur at the same time.
But who gets to choose the names? By: Cindy Preszler. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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