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<b>Hurricanes: Fascination and Destruction </b>

<P>Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a hurricane? Ever since
hearing about Hurricane Katrina on the news, I was fascinated by hurricanes. Throughout
my life, I have not gone through any devastating natural disaster, which makes me yearn for
one to happen because it would be insightful to know how people felt after undergoing such
events. In order to fully experience a hurricane, it is necessary to first understand its
scientific basis and then consider what emotions might be conjured if I ever encounter
one.</P>
<P>Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones is a natural disaster that encompasses
strong wind, massive rainfall and coastal flooding, which in effect, causes the highest
amount of death and structural damage of any natural disaster. Hurricanes begin as storms
formed near the equator because of the warm ocean water there and then intensify as the
wind speed surrounding the storm increases. Since the United States is in the Northern
Hemisphere, hurricanes would rotate counterclockwise from the equator and often hit the
southeastern states such as Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. In addition, these states are
situated close to the Gulf of Mexico, which houses a large body of warm ocean water that
intensifies hurricanes before going onto land. Once a hurricane reaches land, there would
be a massive downpour of rain, inducing deadly floods that have the potential to cause a
great number of deaths and billions of dollars in structural damage. After studying the
scientific information related to hurricanes, it is necessary to discuss its associated emotions
to understand the full impact of this natural disaster. </P>
<P>If I were to encounter a hurricane, I think I would first be awestruck by the raw
destructive power of the rising tides and strong winds that would be enveloping me. Then
when the flooding increases in intensity, instead of being dazzled by this wonder of nature,
I would quickly become terrified. Water would flood the streets while carrying all the
vehicles and unstable structures in its wake. After the hurricane stops, I would hurriedly run
outside, helping others look for survivors while thinking that some people I know might be
trapped under the debris. Rescue teams would soon arrive and relief effort will be slowly
initiated but afterward, I would definitely feel a sense of loss. Looking at all the wreckage
in my surroundings and sometimes noticing dead bodies, I would burst out in tears,
knowing that the reconstruction process would take years and many lives were lost. </P>
<P>When I first learned about hurricanes, I was fascinated by its raw destructive power but
if I have to go through one myself, I would be terrified. Never experiencing a hurricane is a
luxury that people living in non-coastal states enjoy and if I ever move to a coastal state, I
would pray that I would not have to go through such an experience.</P>

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