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A mound of driven water toward coastal areas by hurricane winds is called?
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Storm surge.
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What is an area of lower pressure winds that spiral toward the center called?
air pressure!
What causes the winds to rush toward hurricane areas?
A hurricane is an area of low barometric pressure. This tends to pull air inward.
Which state is Hurricane Andrew headed toward?
Hurricane Andrew is not heading anywhere. The storm is long gone. It dissipated nearly 19 years ago.
Where is Hurricane Sandy going?
Hurricane Sandy is headed toward the northeast United States and is expected to make landfall near Atlantic City, NJ.
Why do winds spiral towards the center of the hurricane?
Winds move toward the center of a hurricane because of the low pressure generated by the upward motion of the air inside it.
What is an area of lower pressure winds that spiral toward the center called?
air pressure!
Is there a hurricane headed toward Florida?
Yes. There is Hurricane Irene headed towards Florida. It will not directly affect the state.
What not to do during a hurricane?
Dont panic!..., Dont run away in circles. Dont run toward the hurricane it will kill you!
Landforms in the coastal plain?
Slopes toward Gulf of Mexico and has Marshes
What causes the winds to rush toward hurricane areas?
A hurricane is an area of low barometric pressure. This tends to pull air inward.
When the eye of this hurricane reaches 43 degrees north latitude this hurricane will most likely be pushed by planetary winds toward the?
Northeast
How does the low pressure associtated with a hurricane help them grow big and powerful?
Air in the atmosphere tends to move toward low-pressure regions, which would increase the winds surrounding a hurricane. Air in the atmosphere moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Air rushing toward a hurricane causes the hurricane to grow in size and strength.
When did Hurricane Sandy make its Northwest turn toward the coastline of the US?
Hurricane Sandy made its Northwest turn toward the coastline of the US at approximately 8:00 a.m. eastern time on Monday, October 29, 2012.
Where is Hurricane Sandy going?
Hurricane Sandy is headed toward the northeast United States and is expected to make landfall near Atlantic City, NJ.
Which state is Hurricane Andrew headed toward?
Hurricane Andrew is not heading anywhere. The storm is long gone. It dissipated nearly 19 years ago.
What is convergent wind?
Convergent winds are winds that move toward something, such as a hurricane or tornado.
Why do winds spiral towards the center of the hurricane?
Winds move toward the center of a hurricane because of the low pressure generated by the upward motion of the air inside it.
