TopicTyphoon & storms
hurikan · /hu.ri.kan/
hurikan
hurikan/hu.ri.kan/noun
a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific
siklon tropika di Atlantik atau Pasifik timur
Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.
Kategori 1–5 menunjukkan kelajuan angin dan risiko.
Examples
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.
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