Hurricanes

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Why don't hurricanes form at the equator?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Here's why hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones and typhoons, don't form at the equator and why it would be rare for them to cross it.

Deadly cyclone 'Freddy' may be the longest-lived and most energetic storm ever recorded
By Harry Baker published
Cyclone Freddy, which is finally dissipating after battering Southeast Africa, has crossed the entire Indian Ocean and made landfall three separate times.

Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
By Elizabeth Howell published
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.

How do palm trees withstand hurricanes?
By Laura Geggel last updated
Trees generally snap, or at least lose a few branches, when faced with hurricane-strength winds. Not palm trees. These staples of the tropics typically bend during gusty weather.

Hurricane Ian stayed strong after smashing into Cuba. Why?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
How did Hurricane Ian remain so monstrous even after hitting Cuba?

Hurricane Ian to unleash 'life-threatening' flooding in Florida as Category 4 storm
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Ian will make landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.

Hurricane Ian to reach Category 3 before hitting Cuba, turning toward West Florida
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Ian is approaching Cuba and the western Florida coast.

Which hurricane caused the most damage?
By Michael Dhar published
Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive hurricane in history, while a 1780 storm killed the most people of any hurricane.
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