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Hurricane Mitch: Casita Volcano
Satellite image showing three labeled hurricanes—Florence, Isaac, and Helene—across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2018.
Satellite image of a large hurricane with a defined eye over the Gulf of Mexico, approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Satellite view of two swirling storms over the ocean with a blue Hello my name is ??? name tag superimposed.
Can We Predict Natural Disasters?
Infographic titled The ABCs of retired hurricane names, explaining how hurricane names are chosen and retired, with facts such as the number of retired names, notable examples like Arlene and Katrina, and trivia about naming conventions, all overlaid on a satellite image of a hurricane.
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Warm water fuels Hurricane Katrina. This image depicts a 3-day average of actual dea surface temperatures for the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, from August 25-27, 2005.
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storm, Central America [1998]
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How Do Hurricanes Form?
We have questions about hurricane season. Britannica editor John Rafferty has answers.
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What Is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is essentially a large tropical storm. 
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How Are Hurricanes and Typhoons Named?
During World War II, U.S. Navy and Army meteorologists began using their wives' and...
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Can We Predict Natural Disasters?
Protecting against natural disasters requires a multipronged approach.
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Hurricane Mitch: Casita Volcano
Mudslides on Casita Volcano, northwestern Nicaragua, caused by Hurricane Mitch, 1998;...
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Hurricane-name retirement
Removing the name of a hurricane from a storm list is typically done when a named...
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