4.9 Severe Weather (Tornados & Hurricanes)

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What does the Saffir Simpson Scale measure?

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The Saffir Simpson Scale measures the intensity of hurricanes.

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What is 'Tornado Alley'?

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Tornado Alley refers to the region in the central United States that experiences the most extreme tornadoes annually.

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What is a big, rotating wind and rainstorm that forms in the Pacific called?

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A big, rotating wind and rainstorm that forms in the Pacific is called a Typhoon.

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What wind speed must a storm reach to be classified as a hurricane?

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A storm must reach a wind speed of over 74 mph to be classified as a hurricane.

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What part of a hurricane accounts for 90% of its devastation?

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The storm surge (tidal waves) accounts for 90% of a hurricane's devastation.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?

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Hurricanes require warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear to form.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

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A hurricane is a tropical cyclone that occurs in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, while a typhoon occurs in the Northwest Pacific.

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What scale is used to classify tornadoes?

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) is used to classify tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm center of the storm, surrounded by the eyewall, where the most intense winds occur.