Fighter jets are fast and powerful, but what if one flew into a hurricane? From extreme winds to deadly turbulence, the risks are far greater than speed. Could jets survive storms? Know more below.

What if a fighter jet flies into a hurricane?

Hurricanes get their names from the World Meteorological Organization once winds reach 63 km/h or more. Names repeat every six years, with backups used if needed. Deadly storms can have names retired. Naming helps people track and discuss storms.

When does a storm get named, and who chooses the names? Hurricane naming explained

A recent study has suggested that hurricanes, fueled by the escalating climate crisis, have become so potent that a new Category 6 classification should be added to the conventional 1 to 5 scale.

5 hurricane categories not enough: Storms 'faster than Ferrari' push scientists to propose new intensity scale

Earth is on the cusp of exceeding an internationally agreed-upon point for global warming, according to researchers. According to the study published on Monday in Nature Climate Change journal, if greenhouse gases continue to increase at the current rate, Earth's temperature might surpass the ideal threshold, causing disastrous consequences in several regions worldwide.

New study paints a scary scenario for when Earth passes the 1.5 degree threshold

As Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan, let's find out how cyclones get their names

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a "near-normal" 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.

Scientists: World's warming; Expect more intense hurricanes

Ever wondered how cyclones and hurricanes get their names? WION explains

The World Meteorological Organization has removed the names Ian and Fiona from its rotating list of storm names. The decision as per AFP was taken due to the death and destruction Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Fiona caused last year.

Here's why names Fiona and Ian have been 'retired' from UN's hurricane roster

2022 has witnessed immense climate impact around the world. From floods that put one third of Pakistan underwater to Europe's hottest summer in 500 years to hurricanes and typhoons that have hammered the Philippines, Cuba and the US State of Florida.

WION Climate Tracker: World leaders to arrive in Egypt to attend cop27

Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected by the wrath of the intense hurricanes but what is making these hurricanes stronger and more dangerous? Well, know about it by watching this video.

WION Climate Tracker: Hurricanes becoming more intense as climate change impacting them

A new study has revealed striking revelations as it claims that Pollution decreases hurricanes. Will this study open new horizons of research? Watch this report.

Study: Pollution decreases hurricanes

The Panorama Music House was the entertainment hub in the Lake Charles city in the US state of Louisiana but the Centre was damaged by hurricane Laura. One year on, the renovation work is still underway.

Frequent storms take a toll on US, 3 hurricanes hit Lake Charles in a year

Climate change is real. The sooner world realises, the better. Lately, climate change has led to a spate of natural horrors around the world. From hurricanes to wildfires, there seems to be no pause in the occurrence of the natural calamities in some regions of the world.

Is it a wakeup call? Wildfires, hurricanes become a regular misery

Over the past half-century, the number of weather-related disasters has increased dramatically, resulting in massive damages even as better warning systems have led to fewer deaths, the UN reported Wednesday.

UN report: Despite a decline in deaths from weather-related events, the economic cost rises

It's only September, but the US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) has run out of names for 2020 hurricanes and storms -- all thanks to a frenetic season that's still continuing.

US has run out of Atlantic hurricane names. It's Greek to the rescue now

US President Donald Trump on Monday denied an Axios report that he wanted to drop nuclear bombs on hurricanes before they made landfall in the United States, calling it "ridiculous".

Donald Trump slams report that he wanted to use nuclear weapons to break up hurricanes

The eye of the storm is packed with terrifying winds speeding at 295 km per hour

Hurricane Irma: Most ferocious Atlantic storm in history

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