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By their wind speed

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Most hurricanes only occur at sea.

Hurricanes are cool.

Hurricanes are very dangerous storms that form in the ocean and cause damage to communities.

A tropical storm forms into a hurricane.

Storm surge is a sudden increase in wind speed during a hurricane, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure.

Storm surge is a phenomenon where a hurricane's eye becomes larger, resulting in stronger winds and more destruction.

Storm surge is how much the water rises above sea level during a hurricane.

Storm surge is a term used to describe the heavy rainfall that occurs during a hurricane, leading to flooding and property damage.

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Hurricanes only impact human structures, not the environment.

Hurricanes have no impact on the environment.

Hurricanes can cause widespread destruction of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands, and coral reefs. They can uproot trees, destroy vegetation, flood coastal areas, cause erosion, and release pollutants into the environment.

Hurricanes actually improve the environment by providing nutrients to the soil.

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Most hurricanes, however, occur only at sea.

If you were in the center of the eye you may see blue sky.

Hurricanes can have wind speeds greater than 155 mph, 18 feet of storm surge, and cause homes to be blown to bits.

Hurricanes are cool.

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