Mathematical analysis of hurricanes and tornadoes.

Hurricanes Hurricanes and tornadoes Weather and tornadoes are both potentially catastrophic types of storms that cause billions of dollars in damage and claim many lives each year. Predicting major weather events of these types is difficult, though Mathematical modeling Forecasting mathematical modeling and computer power have allowed mathematicians and scientists to make advances in storm science. The term “cyclone” is often erroneously applied to tornadoes; it properly refers to the class of storms originating over water that includes hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones. Tornadoes and cyclones are characterized by revolving forms and high winds, but tornadoes are typically smaller, faster spawning, shorter lived, and their damage is usually more focused. Mathematical analysis and modeling of storms draws from many fields.