Taming the Risk Hurricane

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Preconditions

Watching the formation of a natural hurricane is a truly awesome experience. Meteorologists can put together animations of photos from space to show how these monster storms arise apparently from nowhere, and the sight inevitably inspires strong emotions. The most powerful weather system our planet can produce seems to come literally out of thin air.

Of course, the reality of how hurricanes form is quite different. They don’t come from nowhere; instead, there are clear preconditions that must be present in order to set in motion the sequence of events that eventually produces a full-strength hurricane. By understanding and monitoring these preconditions, people who might be affected by a hurricane can maximize the time available ...