Natural Disasters

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How many tornadoes hit the U.S. each year?

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1300

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Where do the strongest tornadoes occur?

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Tornado Alley

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How many hurricanes strike the U.S. in a 3 year period?

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5

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In the Northern Hemisphere, a tornado spins-

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Counter Clockwise

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In the Southern Hemisphere, a tornado spins:

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Clockwise

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Can you predict if a tornado will make landfall?

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No

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What qualifies as a hurricane?

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Winds must reach at least 74 mph

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Where are hurricanes the strongest?

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In warm seas with atmospheric conditions

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Where do hurricanes form before they travel to the Atlantic Ocean?

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African Coastline

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What does a "storm surge" raise?

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Ocean level