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Hurricane strength is usually determined by the maximum sustained wind speed of a hurricane. This is usually measured with an anemometer.
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What is a hurricane and where does it get its force from?
a hurricane is a cyclone that gets i s force from wind and water.
What number on the Beaufort scale represents a hurricane?
Force 12 is hurricane force.
Is a hurricane a constructive force?
Hurricane are mostly destructive.
How many miles an hour equal hurricane force winds?
Hurricane force winds are 74 mph or greater.
Does a hurricane need to be 74mph to be a hurricane?
Yes, hurricane force winds are defined as 74 mph or higher.
Example of a destructive force?
A hurricane
Which is stronger a blizzard or a hurricane?
Generally a hurricane is stronger, though some of the stronger blizzards can reach hurricane force.
How does a hurricane exert force?
The speed of the wind does this.
Where does the force a hurricane come from?
wind and water
Highest number in Beaufort Scale?
Usually force 12 (Hurricane Force), but after Typhoon Chanchu, Some countries extended it up to 17 (Hurricane Force-5?)
Is 70 miles per hour considered hurricane force winds?
No, though it is close. Winds of 74 mph or greater are considered hurricane force.
What are the release dates for E-Force - 2005 Hurricane Dennis?
E-Force - 2005 Hurricane Dennis was released on: USA: 28 August 2005
