The highest recorded temperature in the continental United States was 134 âF in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.
Largest hurricane in world records. In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest. In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest. Largest hurricane in world records <br/>In the Pacific ocean, Super Typhoon Tip (1979) is the largest.  In the Atlantic ocean, Hurricane Ike (2008) is the largest.
English Word Definitions and Meanings: Hurricane. A hurricane (noun) is a large, destructive wind storm which travels at great speed across land and sea. Very powerful hurricanes that cause a lot of damage are sometimes known as superstorms. Watch the video above to learn more about the destructive power of hurricanes.