Hurricane

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Where do most hurricanes develop?

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Near the Equator.

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What is a hurricane?

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An intense tropical storm.

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Inside the center of the hurricane, the weather is _____?

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Calm.

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What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

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Eye.

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Which are bigger, hurricanes or tornadoes?

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Hurricanes.

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What is the main feature of a hurricane?

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Strong winds and heavy rain.

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What scale is used to measure hurricane strength?

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What happens to hurricanes when they move over land?

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They lose strength.

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What is the outer part of a hurricane called?

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The rainbands.

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What is the term for the strong winds that surround a hurricane?

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Hurricane winds.