explain what a hurricane is
A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a generic term for a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics.The cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms and, in the Northern Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earth's surface.Tropical cyclones are classified as follows:ropical Depression. An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 kt) or less. Sustained winds are a 1-minute average wind measured at about 33 ft (10 meters) above the surface.