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Mother Nature’s Fury: 10 Devastating Historical Hurricanes, 1502-1780
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Mother Nature’s Fury: 10 Devastating Historical Hurricanes, 1502-1780

Hurricane: a term likely derived from Spanish’s “huracan.” The Spanish word, in turn, shares roots with Caribbean tribal words for “Big Wind” and similar terms, e.g. “aracan,” “urican,” and “huiranvucan.” Category Five…