Hurricanes Flashcards

1
Q

what temp does water have to be for hurricane to form?

A

27’C+

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2
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what latitude to hurricanes form?

A

30 north/south of equator

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3
Q

new orleans case study?

A

hurricane katrina

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4
Q

hurricane katrina date?

A

24 Aug 2005

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5
Q

category of katrina?

A

CAT 5

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6
Q

extent of katrina?

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90,000mi^2

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