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Does a hurricane generally cover a path not more than 100 meters wide?
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No. A hurricane is hundreds of miles wide. It is a tornado that is typically less than 100 meters wide.
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Does a hurricane or tornado cover more ground surface?
A hurricane!!! A hurricane can cover the entire state, while a tornado only goes through a few townships. So if you ever have a hurricane warning, you should probably get out of the state
Does a hurricane or a cyclone produce more rain?
A hurricane is a kind of cyclone, specifically an intense tropical cyclone. Generally speaking, a hurricane produces more rain than other types of cyclone.
Which is more destructive the winds of a hurricane or a tornado?
Generally tornado winds are more destructive that hurricane winds. Hurricane winds, however, cause damage over a much larger area than a tornado, so the overall amount of damage may be greater. The worst damage in a hurricane is usually the result of flooding.
Why do warmers seas make a stronger hurricanes?
Generally, the warmer the ocean, the more moisture there is in the air. This moisture is what fuels a hurricane.
What does more damage a fast hurricane or a slow one?
Depends on what you mean by a fast or slow hurricane. In terms of forward speed, a slow-moving hurricane is generally more damaging, as areas in the path of the storm are hit by torrential rains for extended periods of time, resulting in very severe flooding. In terms of wind speed, hurricanes with faster winds are more destructive, though no hurricane has slow winds.
Does a hurricane or tornado cover more ground surface?
A hurricane!!! A hurricane can cover the entire state, while a tornado only goes through a few townships. So if you ever have a hurricane warning, you should probably get out of the state
Does a hurricane or a cyclone produce more rain?
A hurricane is a kind of cyclone, specifically an intense tropical cyclone. Generally speaking, a hurricane produces more rain than other types of cyclone.
Would you rather be in a tornado or a hurricane?
A hurricane. While a hurricane can cause more damage and fatalities overall, this is spread out over a larger area. A tornado generally causes more severe damage, but in a smaller area.
Which is more destructive the winds of a hurricane or a tornado?
Generally tornado winds are more destructive that hurricane winds. Hurricane winds, however, cause damage over a much larger area than a tornado, so the overall amount of damage may be greater. The worst damage in a hurricane is usually the result of flooding.
Why do warmers seas make a stronger hurricanes?
Generally, the warmer the ocean, the more moisture there is in the air. This moisture is what fuels a hurricane.
Can a hurricane cause more destruction than a tornado?
Yes. A hurricane affects a much larger area than a tornado and so will likely cause more damage overall. Tornado damage is generally more severe than hurricane damage, but it is limited to a small area. There have been far more hurricanes than tornadoes that have caused more than $1 billion in damage.
What does more damage a fast hurricane or a slow one?
Depends on what you mean by a fast or slow hurricane. In terms of forward speed, a slow-moving hurricane is generally more damaging, as areas in the path of the storm are hit by torrential rains for extended periods of time, resulting in very severe flooding. In terms of wind speed, hurricanes with faster winds are more destructive, though no hurricane has slow winds.
Why isn't there a lot of hurricane's at British Columbia?
Generally speaking, the land has to be quite flat and there have to be temperature extremes before a hurricane can be generated. BC is quite mountainous and has a more temperate climate. Hurricanes are more likely to occur in the prairie provinces.
Which is smaller a hurricane or a tornado?
A hurricane covers hundreds or thousands of square miles. A tornado will cover no more than a couple of miles, and normally was less than that. It can touch down and be only a few yards wide.
Where is Hurricane Sandy coming from?
She began in the western Caribbean Sea, then moved generally northward. See the link below for more information:
Which covers more hurricane or a tornado?
a hurricane
Is a cyclone more close to a tornado or a hurricane?
A cyclone is more like a hurricane. In fact a hurricane is a type of cyclone.
