What is a hurricane?

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What is a hurricane?

A hurricane is a severe tropical storm consisting of high winds and storm surges that form in the warm, humid ocean climates of the southern Atlantic, the eastern Pacific, the Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes prevail mostly during the summer and early fall and can vary greatly in size and strength.

   

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