Hurricanes: the science behind the destruction

Hurricanes are among the most dangerous natural phenomena on earth, causing billions of dollars of damage and destroying lives every year. But what turns a peaceful patch of ocean into the planet's most destructive force, and how is this process being affected by climate change?

00:00 - What are tropical cyclones?
00:46 - The history of tropical cyclones
02:06 - How do they form?
04:33 - What happens when they reach land?
07:13 - What is the impact of climate change?

Hurricanes are among the most dangerous natural phenomena on earth, causing billions of dollars of damage and destroying lives every year. But what turns a peaceful patch of ocean into the planet's most destructive force, and how is this process being affected by climate change?

00:00 - What are tropical cyclones?
00:46 - The history of tropical cyclones
02:06 - How do they form?
04:33 - What happens when they reach land?
07:13 - What is the impact of climate change?