Los huracanes

The video explains the formation and characteristics of hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons, which are tropical storms with high wind speeds. It describes how hurricanes form over warm oceans, driven by evaporation and the Coriolis effect, leading to a rotating storm. The video also covers the structure of hurricanes, including the calm eye, and their unpredictable paths. When hurricanes make landfall, they cause significant damage through storm surges and flooding, but they lose energy as they move inland.

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 200 km/h

• 150 km/h

• 119 km/h

• 100 km/h

Where do hurricanes typically form?

• In desert areas

• Over cold oceans

• In the Arctic region

• Over warm oceans

What effect causes a hurricane to rotate?

• Centrifugal effect

• Coriolis effect

• Magnetic effect

• Gravitational effect

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The hub

• The vortex

• The core

What natural phenomenon often accompanies a hurricane as it approaches land?

• Volcanic eruption

• Storm surge

• Tornado

• Earthquake