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- Tropical: Most hurricanes form in the tropical regions of the planet
- Hurricane Katrina: Struck August 2005, the most famous hurricane of recent history caused 1,836 deaths and $81 billion in financial loss
- Miami: 1926, this hurricane caused the worst recorded financial loss of $157 billion
- Saffir–Simpson Hurricane Scale: The classification system in the western hemisphere, giving category 1-5 ratings for hurricanes, depending on sustained top wind speed.
- Greenhouse Effect: Modeling studies predict a 1/2 category increase in hurricane intensity for each 2 °C (3.6 °F) of global warming
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Powerful Storms
Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones, are powerful storms bringing heavy rain, high winds, and potentially high waves, storm surges, and tornadoes. Hurricanes cause the greatest destruction when they hit land, the largest reaping enormous financial destruction and loss of human life.In the western hemisphere, hurricanes are commonly categorized on a scale of 1-5, with Category 5 being the highest. The number is determined by the intensities of their sustained winds.
Hurricanes are characterized by very low atmospheric pressure and are driven by heat of condensation, which causes moist air to rise as water condenses. Sinking air at the center of a hurricane is known as it's eye.
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Mahalo Answers for Hurricane
Hurricane Bill... where do they get these names? 3 AnswersThe names for hurricanes are predetermined by the National Weather Service division the National Hurricane Center and if not retired, recycled every six years.... read more
How far inland can a hurricane take place? Missouri? 1 AnswerNo, not that far. I live in Texas and I have never seen a hurricane reach San Antonio, which is pretty close to the coastline relatively speaking. The rain b... read more
How common are Hawaiian hurricanes? 2 AnswersVery Rare Since 1950, two hurricanes, including Iniki, have hit Hawaii. Here, "hit" means the storm's center came ashore on one of the islands. Others have com... read more
Hey guys any updates on Hurricane Bill?? 2 AnswersToday August 23rd 2009 Hurricane Bill swept into New England causing high surf on the islands and coast on Massachusetts no injuries were reported. Some daring ... read more
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#MusicMonday Headboard by Hurricane Chris
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RT @EricPooley: Alan Grayson, Rep from Disney World, noisy but not dumb. Got hurricane center for his climate vote, and now: http://Stop ...
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