Hurricanes

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What is the most dangerous type of hurricane?

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Category 5

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What scale is used to measure the size of hurricanes?

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Saffir-Simpson Scale

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Which organization do hurricane hunters work for?

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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In which direction do hurricanes circle in the southern hemisphere?

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Clockwise

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At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

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74 mph

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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Eye, eye wall, and rainbands.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane.

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What is the eye wall of a hurricane?

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The area surrounding the eye, where the strongest winds and heaviest rain occur.

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How do hurricanes form?

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Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters when moist air rises and creates low pressure.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale used for?

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To classify hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.