INFOGRAPHIC: A complete breakdown of a hurricane's anatomy

By Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather.com Staff Writer

October 4,2016; 9:27PM,EDT

While it's no secret that hurricanes are dangerous and can cause serious destruction, a hurricane's specific composition is less commonly known.
From a hurricane's warm core to spiral bands, examine the following infographic to learn the basic components behind one of the most powerful forces of Mother Nature.
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