Hurricane / typhoon / cyclone

A cyclone or hurricane is an atmospheric system of rapidly circulating air massed about a low-pressure centre. The event is usually accompanied by stormy, often destructive, weather, formed when moisture evaporates from warm oceans during hot seasons. The air rises, condenses and gathers momentum as it moves over the ocean, growing in size and intensity as more air rushes in. When it meets land it often strikes with a devastating force, with very high velocity winds, severe rainfall and seawater surge. These cause damage and destruction to buildings, infrastructure, crops and trees, as well as injury and loss of life. They are called cyclones, hurricanes or typhoons depending on where in the world they form.

How to Make a Difference When Times are Tough| Dan Diamond

Dan Diamond shares his experiences as first-responded to disasters across the globe from Hurricane Katrina to Haiti, as Director of the Medical Triage Unit at the New Orleans Convention Centre and most recently responding to the typhoon in the Philippines. He uncovers that some survivors have important gifts to give to the rest of us.

Hurricane Katrina: 7 BIG changes since August 29, 2005

A lot can change in 10 years. It’s been that long since Hurricane Katrina – the most expensive and one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. This short film outlines 7 big changes since August 29, 2005.

Puerto Rico Moves Forward: Innovative Energy Solutions after Hurricane Mari

Puerto Ricans are innovating to find new energy solutions after Hurricane Maria revealed extreme weaknesses in the island’s electrical grid.

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