Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hurricane Erin continues to track northeast, and although it isn't a major hurricane anymore, its size has drastically increased ...

Most hurricanes that go down in history are remembered for the devastation they bring. But with little to no chance of hitting land, Hurricane Erin will be remembered for something else: its size.

When people hear about hurricanes, they often focus on the category rating: Category 1 through 5, based on maximum wind speeds. But not all hurricanes with the same wind speeds are alike. Some are ...

The investigative minds at How to Survive use satellite data to compare the diameter and pressure of Category 5 storms, showing why the storm surge is often deadlier than the wind itself. 119-year-old ...