What is the wind and where does it come from?

Hurricanes are destructive and powerful, but where do they come from?

Flood defences were designed to protect the city - so why was New Orleans devastated by Hurricane Katrina?

Discover why, during a hurricane, the ocean can be the biggest threat.

What do scientists know about these mysterious storms?

How powerful is the wind?

Discover what caused the devastating floods in New Orleans.