Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know that some scientists refer to hurricanes as tropical cyclones? This name actually gives us more understanding about how hurricanes are formed. Today, in this video for kids, we are going to learn more about this special type of storm!
A hurricane is a storm system where high winds circle around a low-pressure center. All hurricanes form over the warm ocean water near the equator. As these storms grow, they create strong winds of at least 74 miles per hour, and heavy rain. If a hurricane hits a land mass, it can cause a lot of destruction.
So how exactly do these storms form? It all starts when hot, humid air rises and starts to form storm clouds. These storm clouds gather and form a spiral shape. Remember how we mentioned that scientists call hurricanes tropical cyclones? Now you know why!
We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about hurricanes! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!
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What you will learn in Hurricanes:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 What is a hurricane?
1:00 How hurricanes form
2:25 When they occur and how they are named
3:13 Why hurricanes break
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Did you know that some scientists refer to hurricanes as tropical cyclones? This name actually gives us more understanding about how hurricanes are formed. Today, in this video for kids, we are going to learn more about this special type of storm!
A hurricane is a storm system where high winds circle around a low-pressure center. All hurricanes form over the warm ocean water near the equator. As these storms grow, they create strong winds of at least 74 miles per hour, and heavy rain. If a hurricane hits a land mass, it can cause a lot of destruction.
So how exactly do these storms form? It all starts when hot, humid air rises and starts to form storm clouds. These storm clouds gather and form a spiral shape. Remember how we mentioned that scientists call hurricanes tropical cyclones? Now you know why!
We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about hurricanes! If you want even more information, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more!
learnbright.org/lessons/science/hurricanes-stem
Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll notified.
What you will learn in Hurricanes:
0:00 Introduction
0:27 What is a hurricane?
1:00 How hurricanes form
2:25 When they occur and how they are named
3:13 Why hurricanes break
Find and Follow Us Online:
Facebook: facebook.com/LearnBright
Instagram: instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation
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Website: learnbright.org
*Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon!
Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science
#hurricane
#tropicalstorm
#cyclone
