Navigate Select ESC Close

Why Hurricanes Are Becoming More Dangerous

2024-10-10 Science & Technology
724.4k
25.6k
2.0k
StarTalk
StarTalk
5.7m subscribers

Unlock all features

FREE: Get instant access to 10 AI summaries, chats, or transcripts per day.

Description

How do big hurricanes form? Neil deGrasse Tyson teams up with meteorologist John Morales to explain how hurricane season works and why Hurricane Milton was different from other storms. Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: John Morales 01:00 - Storm Naming 02:03 - What Causes Hurricane Season 5:35 - Classification & The Saffir-Simpson Scale 7:40 - Why Climate Change Makes Storm Season Worse 9:40 - What Makes Milton Unique 12:49 - Closing

Top Comments (10)

@StarTalk 2024-10-10

Stay safe, Florida!

557 45 replies
@dankcoyote 2024-10-11

You know a person knows their stuff when Neil listens instead of interrupts.

610 35 replies
@alflyle9955 2024-10-11

Brilliant interview. Mr. Morales is an outstanding communicator.

95
@lga9046 2024-10-10

John got my family through Hurricane Andrew. I feel thankful seeing his face. Thank you John.

239 2 replies
@obeychirenda8248 2024-10-11

😂😂😂 I like Tyson's reaction can't hide the pain of listening to something he already knows but for the sake of content creation and educating others had to endure

987 42 replies
@Damita-ye2yl 2024-10-10

I believe this man's emotional commentary got people to evacuate in such large numbers. It definitely opened more people's eyes.

325 11 replies
@burdetwill1020 2025-11-08

Anyone else is here? I am here after hurricane Melissa devastated the western part of my country 🇯🇲.

6
@RobertSaxy 2024-10-10

I love the simplicity and immediacy of “run from the water, hide from the wind”

163 4 replies
@johnthetireman 2024-10-11

i love facts being presented by the people that care to give you a warning when needed and when not. How to prepare is so effective too. thanks.

54
@wetrucken1689 2024-10-10

The man is a hero he takes his profession seriously he sees changes in the weather that he hasn't seen in 40 years much respect!!!!!!❤

215 18 replies

Unlock the Data Inside
Turn Videos into Knowledge

  • Get FREE 10/day: transcripts, summaries, chats
  • Chat with videos, export text & PDF
  • $1 free API credit for RAG, chatbots & research

Free forever plan • All features unlocked

App screenshot