Severe Weather

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What are smokejumpers?

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Smokejumpers are trained firefighters who battle fires in remote locations.

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What category hurricane is the strongest?

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A category 5 hurricane is the strongest.

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What type of weather causes loss of life and damage to buildings and trees?

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Severe weather causes loss of life and damage to buildings and trees.

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What type of water makes hurricanes stronger?

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Warm water makes hurricanes stronger.

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What is the scale used to measure hurricanes?

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The Saffir/Simpson Scale is used to measure hurricanes.

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather includes extreme conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms that can cause significant damage.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large tropical storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, typically when the water temperature is at least 26.5 degrees Celsius.

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What is the Fujita Scale?

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The Fujita Scale measures the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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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.