Hurricanes are nature's giants, some reaching up to nine miles all! But one thing is nearly certain -- every year there will be a few hurricanes that do hit land. From space, a hurricane looks like a giant, circular, swirling cloud -- with a hole in the center. The hole is called the "eye" of the storm. A hurricane is one of the biggest, most dramatic shows that Nature can put on it's an extreme example of our global weather system in action. A hurricane is an awe-inspiring event -- but one you'll want to observe from a safe distance!