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Powerful hurricane winds combined with soil loosened by rainwater can bring down millions of trees. The large waves can severely erode beaches and barrier islands. Slopes weakened by rain can fail, causing landslides. The heavy rain from hurricanes can lead to major flooding.
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What kinds of damage do hurricanes cause?
they cause damage by winds
How can you put the word hurricanes in a sentence?
Hurricanes cause a lot of damage when the hit land. Each year many hurricanes cause damage to buildings.
Can hurricanes cause earthquakes?
No. Hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, while earthquakes can only be triggered by processes relatively deep within the earth.
Do hurricanes or tornadoes cause more damage in the US each year?
hurricanes cause more damage they can also cause earthquakes and tsunamis
Do all hurricanes cause damage?
No. Some hurricanes stay at sea and do not result in any damage.
When do hurricanes cause the most damage?
Hurricanes cause the most damage right at landfall when rain, winds, and storm surge have the greatest damage potential. After landfall the hurricane quickly weakens.
Do hurricanes cause damage by storm surges?
yes
What is the weather that can cause damage?
Hurricanes, hail, lightning, tornados, flooding are all examples of weather that can cause damage.
What damage is caused by hurricanes and what forces cause the damage to occur?
it destroys the place you live
Do hurricanes cause damage?
Yes. People in the south spend TONS of cash on Damage!
Which causes more damage a hurricane or tornado?
Both hurricanes and tornadoes vary in the amount of damage they cause. Both can occur without causing any damage or can caused utter devastation. Overall, damage from tornadoes tends to be more severe,but hurricanes generally cause a greater quantity of damage because they cover much larger areas.
Can a hurricane flooded?
Yes, hurricanes do cause floods, which is where a lot of the damage comes from.
