Hurricanes And Earthquakes Similarities

Hurricanes and earthquakes are two of the most dangerous natural disasters. There aren’t any similarities between hurricane and earthquakes in the way they are caused but they both cause destruction and death resulting from diseases and destruction of buildings. Let’s examine what causes these calamities and how to remain safe when they occur.

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are formed when moist air over the ocean rises upward causing an area of lower air pressure below. Air from surrounding areas with higher air pressure pushes in to fill the gap. This whole process of rushing air causes hurricanes. In contrast, an earthquake is an intense shaking of Earth’s surface. The shaking is caused by movements