All you need to know about 'tropical storms' | Infographic

Hurricane Florence is seen from the International Space Station, September 10, 2018. NASA/Reuters

Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. Potential threats from hurricanes include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides.

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