The Word Hurricane

The word "Hurricane" was a name given to nature's strongest storm

A hurricane occurs when high pressure and low pressure masses of air

Come in contact with one another

There is often a significant difference in temperature

Between the two masses

One mass is warm, while the other is cold

The warmer air rises and the cooler air falls

Likewise, the low pressure area slides down the sides

Of the high pressure area

They swirl in and around one another, creating the beginnings of the storm