Extreme Weather Flashcards
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Hurricane
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Is a strong storm with swirling winds and heavy rainfall. Winds rotate fiercely and can reach 200 miles per hour.
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Extreme weather
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Can cause great destruction, but scientists are lessening its effect.
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Cyclone
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Is a storm with rotating winds. In the east hemisohere cyclone is called typhoon.
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Tornado
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Is a small storm than a cyclone, but it has more ever powerful winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.
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Flood
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Occurs when water covers an area of land that is usually dry.
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Blizzard
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Is a heavy snowstorm with strong winds and very cold temperatures.
