Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

How do hurricanes form?

How do hurricanes form?

FromSteministas


How do hurricanes form?

FromSteministas

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As we near the end of one of the most active hurricane seasons in decades, we can't help but wonder why this season is so much worse! To understand why, we dive into the factors that go into the making of a hurricane. We discuss what causes hurricanes, including some serious physics lessons involving magical paper airplanes that will blow your mind! We then briefly speculate on what could be causing the increase in frequency of these storms. 
 
Sources 
Hurricane naming practice: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/storm-names.html
Retired hurricane names: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames_history.shtml
2020- ran out of letters: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/19/hurricane-season-names-atlantic-us-tropical-storm-beta
Typhoon Haishen: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54046150
 
Hurricanes: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/how-hurricanes-form.html#:~:text=Warm%20ocean%20waters%20and%20thunderstorms,enhancing%20shower%20and%20thunderstorm%20activity.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/en/
https://scijinks.gov/hurricane/
https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/storms/how-hurricanes-form
Coriolis effect: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/coriolis-effect/
Hurricane season: https://www.noaa.gov/stories/peak-of-hurricane-season-why-now
https://www.npr.org/2018/09/14/647944033/september-is-peak-hurricane-season-why-is-that
Released:
Oct 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (48)

Our goal as scientists is to educate you about science in the news and the ethical implications of new science findings. We give you the tools you need to understand science and make your own informed decisions.