The tropical cyclone is known as a hurricane.
A hurricane is a wind of extraordinary force that forms a whirlwind and spins in large circles. The hurricane usually originates in tropical areas and, from the moment of its birth, begins to expand its diameter.
In this sense, a hurricane is a tropical cyclone or typhoon ; In other words, it is a storm system that circulates around a low pressure center and generates strong winds and rain. The area of air that circulates downwards in the interior and is usually free of clouds is known as the eye of the hurricane .
Regarding the energy of the hurricane, it comes from the condensation of humid air. It should be noted that the violence of the wind means that hurricanes can have destructive effects and collapse entire cities.
Hurricane Katrina
In 2005 , Hurricane Katrina caused a level of destruction and death that left an indelible mark on the United States. In fact, it is said that it is among the five deadliest in the country's history , and that the economic consequences exceeded those of any natural disaster that had occurred until then. Leaving aside the extensive list of accompanying records , more than 1,800 deaths were recorded between those killed by the hurricane itself and those who lost their lives due to the flooding that occurred afterward.
It all started on August 23 in the Bahamas and crossed southern North America, taking a few lives with it as it grew stronger . It is known that it could climb from category 1 to 5, and that it hit various regions of the country for days, such as the Gulf of Florida, Texas and Louisiana, especially in the city of New Orleans. The latter suffered a terrible flood, due to an unforeseen error in its dams, which had not been designed with a natural phenomenon of this magnitude in mind.
Water covered much of New Orleans for several weeks. But the areas most affected on a material level were the coastal areas; For example, the State of Mississippi was overwhelmed by a large number of boats dragged by violent waves, which traveled almost two dozen kilometers, destroying the buildings of several cities in their wake.
On the one hand, the terrible situation that the city of New Orleans experienced led to a series of accusations and trials , both to the US Army Corps of Engineers and to various government agencies; However, the work of the Coast Guard, the National Hurricane Center and the National Meteorological Service was also praised. As a curious fact, due to the damage that Katrina caused to the country, this name was removed from the list of possible names for future hurricanes, and was replaced by Katia .
A hurricane is a very strong wind that forms a whirlwind and spins in circles.
Metaphorical use of the concept
The term hurricane is used in a metaphorical sense, drawing an analogy between the power of the wind and certain events .
Huracán can be, therefore, an event that causes great evil ( "The financial crisis in the United States became a real hurricane that threatens to destroy the growth of the Argentine economy" ) or a very impetuous person ( "Juan is a hurricane: she works ten hours a day, takes care of her children and even has time to participate in solidarity initiatives » ).
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán , on the other hand, is an Argentine club whose football team competes in the Primera División championship.
It was founded in 1908 and has its current headquarters in the Parque Patricios neighborhood, in the city of Buenos Aires . Their classic rival is Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro .