Hurricanes Flashcards

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How do hurricanes form?

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Form over really warm ocean water. The atmosphere must cool off very quickly the higher you go

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What is a hurricane?

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A huge storm that lasts up to a week

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What is a storm surge?

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Frequently most devastating element of a hurricane

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When does hurricane season start?

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Atlantic: June-November
Eastern: May-November

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