HMH - HURRICANES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE STORMS

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MOBILE

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Able to move or be moved.

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ANCHORED

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Firmly attached to something else or weighed down so it won't move easily.

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EVENTUALLY

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Something that will happen at some time, usually after a series of other events.

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REGIONS

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Different areas.

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FOUNDATION

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The base pieces houses and buildings are built upon.

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HURRICANE

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe damage.

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STORM SURGE

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An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds and low pressure.

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EVACUATION

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The process of moving people from a dangerous area to safety.

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WIND SPEED

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The rate at which air is moving, often measured in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

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CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE

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The highest classification of hurricanes, with wind speeds exceeding 157 mph.