Hurricane

In order to categorizing hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons researchers had to discover a method to identify different levels of intensity in terms of harm and severity.  Based on maximum wind speeds and storm surge, a hurricane scale was created, which ranges from Level 1 to Level 5.  The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale was created to monitor [...]

A part of be prepared for and reacting to a disaster would be to understand the terminology used to describe that disaster. With regards to a hurricane or possible hurricane activity there are a few terms you will have to be familiar with. Understanding the terminology related to a hurricane disaster will help make you [...]