Severe Weather

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What is the center of a hurricane called?

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The center of a hurricane is called the 'eye.'

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a storm that starts over warm ocean waters.

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Which hurricane flooded New Orleans?

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Hurricane Katrina flooded New Orleans and caused historic damage.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a column of wind that forms a vortex.

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What type of clouds are associated with severe weather like hurricanes and tornadoes?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather includes dangerous weather conditions that are not average, such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

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What causes a hurricane to form?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, where heat and moisture rise.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over oceans, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense wind vortex that forms over land.

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What is the 'wall' of a hurricane?

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The 'wall' of a hurricane refers to the area surrounding the eye, where the strongest winds and heaviest rains occur.

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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.