Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

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74 MPH.

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What are the main causes of damage during a hurricane?

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Winds, flooding, and storm surge.

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Where are the strongest winds found in a hurricane?

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In the eyewall.

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What is the range of hurricane categories?

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1 to 5.

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What is storm surge?

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Storm surge is the rise in sea level caused by the strong winds of a hurricane, leading to coastal flooding.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye is the calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall where the strongest winds occur.

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What happens to the ocean water during a hurricane?

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The ocean water can be pushed inland, causing flooding and erosion.

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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?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is a classification system for hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.