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A hurricane is much larger than a thunderstorm, typically hundreds of miles wide while a thunderstorm is usually only a few miles to a few tens of miles wide. Hurricanes also last for several days or even weeks while most thunderstorms last less than half an hour, though supercell thunderstorms may persist for several hours. Also, hurricanes, by definition, mus produce sustained winds of at least 74 mph, with some producing winds of up to 200 mph. By contrast only the most severe thunderstorms produce such winds and not for long.
In terms of formation, hurricanes can only form over warm ocean water in or near the tropics, while thunderstorms can develop over land and water and are common in both tropical and temperate climates. Finally, hurricanes are often noted for having a calm, relatively clear structure at their centers called an eye. This feature does not appear in thunderstorms.
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Does a thunderstorm strike a car does a thunderstorm strike on one place how long does a thunderstorm strike?
A thunderstorm does not strike anything, it is "lightening" that does that.
What forms a thunderstorm?
The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
What stages form a thunderstorm?
The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
What does a thunderstorm symbolize?
thunderstorm symbolize anything that is in a shock
Is a thunderstorm a geological activity?
No. A thunderstorm is a weather event.
Where do hurricaine come from?
robbie margetts
What is the center of a Hurricaine called?
Eye
What CD is A bay bay on?
it was on hurricaine chris's CD
Drinks beginning with h?
hot chocolate
How do you get a new pass it lost?
do they have my pic at sixflags if I got the pass at hurricaine harbor
What songs do the Minnesota Wild play during warm ups?
rock you like a hurricaine??
What short time effects did hurricane Katrina leave on built environment?
hurricaine katrinn
Does a thunderstorm strike a car does a thunderstorm strike on one place how long does a thunderstorm strike?
A thunderstorm does not strike anything, it is "lightening" that does that.
Could you form a sentence with thunderstorm?
Yeah... The thunderstorm caused the power to go out. The thunderstorm startled the dog. The weatherman warned that a thunderstorm was on its way.
What forms a thunderstorm?
The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
What stages form a thunderstorm?
The cumulus stage, in which the thunderstorm develops, the mature stage, in which the thunderstorm is most intense, and the dissipating stage, in which the thunderstorm declines and ends.
What is the weather involved with a hurricaine?
Heavy rainfall is the kind of weather that is involved with the hurricane. Usually the greater the storm, the greater the hurricane.
