Podcast HackHow Hurricanes WorkBy Stuff You Should Know, Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant
In a Nutshell
On this July 2020 episode of the Stuff You Should Know podcast, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant discuss hurricane formation, how they are classified, and the dangers they pose.

Favorite Quote
Hurricanes to me are as good as it gets, natural disaster-wise. I mean, they are as interesting as they come. They are so ridiculously destructive.
Josh Clark
Introduction
The word 'hurricane' comes from the Mayan god of destruction, Huracán. The name is apt — hurricanes are one of the world's most destructive natural forces.
Different types of hurricanes form in different locations, but all can be extremely dangerous.
Predicting hurricanes is complicated, despite technological improvements, and climate change is making them more dangerous than ever.
The Stuff You Should Know podcast covers a wide range of topics, from science and history to technology and pop culture.
On this July 2020 episode, hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant learn all about hurricanes: the different types, how they form, the factors that affect their movement, and how we predict and categorize them.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Hurricanes are fueled by warm ocean waters and are organized by the Earth's rotation
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