hurricanes
A hurricane is an extremely violent storm that begins over ocean water.
In September 1813, a major hurricane destroyed US gunboats and ships that were defending St Mary's, Georgia, from the British.
1813年9月,一场大飓风摧毁了正在保卫乔治亚圣玛丽免遭英国攻击的美国战舰和船只。
Around eight hurricanes are predicted to strike America this year.
今年预计有大约八场飓风会袭击美国。