The anatomy of a hurricane
June 1 to November 30, commonly referred to as hurricane season, is a critical time for many countries on the Western Hemisphere, especially those in the Caribbean, central and south-east American states. A hurricane is the common name for a tropical cyclone..
Understanding flooding in Jamaica
Water-related disasters, often referred to as a hydro-geologic (hydro referring to water and geologic, for land) disasters, are most common in the small island states of the Caribbean, given our geological history and geographical setting.
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