Episode 465
TRC #465: Hurricanes, Typhoons & Cyclones + Climate Change vs Hurricanes + Hurricane Evacuation
The Reality Check · Pat Roach
September 2, 201726m 57s
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Show Notes
With Hurricane Harvey shaping up to be one of the most damaging natural disasters in U.S history, the panel dedicate this week's show to learning more about hurricanes. First, Darren gives us a quick overview of what a hurricane is and the differences between it, typhoons, and cyclones. Adam looks at the impact of climate change on hurricanes. Lastly, Cristina digs into why and when evacuation orders are implemented during natural disasters after the recent criticism around Harris County.