Hurricanes

Hurricanes are powerful tropical storms characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low-pressure centers, typically forming over warm ocean waters and capable of causing widespread damage when they make landfall. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Hurricanes is broken into 6 single-page sections: What are Hurricanes?, Parts of a Hurricane, Measuring Hurricanes, Effects of Hurricanes, Staying Safe, and Words to Know.