Hurricanes
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
HOW IS IT FORMED?
- Warm, moist air rises and leaves behind a low pressure area below
- The low pressure area then is filled with air that has higher pressure
- Air becomes wet, and warm also so it rises as well
- Creates circular motion,pulls in moisture from the ocean and higher winds
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WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF
- Evacuate from mobile home, trailer, home by the coast or elevated home
- Rid of any loose/weak branches or dead trees near your home
- Board up or tape windows to avoid flying shattered glass from entering your home
- Always have an evacuation plan in place
- Never drive into or through water that could be covering an escape route
Photo by Steve Webel
WHY IS IT DANGEROUS?
- Large waves carry a lot of energy, which can drown people
- Fallen or falling objects can kill people
Photo by Johannes Lietz
FUN FACTS!
- A typical hurricane can dump 6 inches to a foot of rain across a region.
- The first hurricane of the year has a name beginning with the letter “A”.
- Every second, a large hurricane releases the energy of 10 atomic bombs
- A Tropical storm is called a hurricane once winds reach 74 mph or higher
- They are only weather disasters that have been given their own names.
Photo by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
