Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a type of violent storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Where do hurricanes typically begin?

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Hurricanes typically begin over the ocean.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

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The calm area in the center of a hurricane is called the eye.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?

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Hurricanes form when ocean water is warm, typically at least 26.5 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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The main components of a hurricane include the eye, eye wall, and rainbands.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is a region of calm weather at the center of the storm, surrounded by the eye wall.

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What is the eye wall in a hurricane?

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The eye wall is the area surrounding the eye, characterized by the most intense winds and heaviest rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How do hurricanes affect land?

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Hurricanes can cause severe damage to land through strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and can even spawn tornadoes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a storm surge?

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A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level during a hurricane, caused by strong winds pushing water toward the shore.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Can hurricanes create tornadoes?

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Yes, hurricanes can create tornadoes once they make landfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2