What is hurricane? Hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is actually a powerful and organised storm

It is characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall and low atmospheric pressure

Here are 7 incredible facts about Hurricanes that highlight their power and behavior

Its eye stays calm Despite the hassle and chaos, the center of the hurricane called 'eye' is comparatively calm

However, areas around the eye witness the most violent action by a hurricane. It is also called the 'eyewall' of the storm

Hurricanes feed on warm water Hurricanes are produced by warm ocean waters with a temperature of at least 26 degrees Celsius

If the mercury rises higher, the hurricane will get stronger

Hurricanes release an enormous amount of energy, which comes in the form of heat that transforms water into vapor and subsequently into heavy clouds

Hurricanes can be so powerful that they can give birth to tornadoes

These are formed in the outer bands of hurricanes, and amplify the destructive capability of the storm

While some hurricanes can disperse quickly, others can last for weeks travelling thousands of miles across oceans and continents

Modern technology allows satellites, weather radars and hurricane-hunter aircraft to monitor their formation and track hurricanes long before they make landfall

Once a hurricane moves over land it starts losing its strength as it loses its primary energy source and does not have further access to warm or moist air