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Most hurricanes fatalities are drownings from the storm surge.
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Are hurricanes caused by the weather?
no
What causes most deaths Earthquakes lightning Strikes or Hurricanes?
Earthquakes have caused more deaths than hurricanes, and hurricanes have caused more deaths than lightning.
Can hurricanes be caused by the hydrosphere?
Yes, in fact, hurricanes cannot occur without it.
What type of boating emergency caused the most fatalities?
capsizing
Do hurricanes kill people because of wind?
Yes, that is one way. However, about 90% of hurricane fatalities are due to flooding.
Are hurricanes caused by plate movement?
yes
Are hurricanes caused by shifts in tectonic plates?
No hurricanes are caused by instability over warm oceans creating thunderstorms which start to spin and join together.
Are heavy waves caused by hurricanes rip tides?
No. The waves caused by hurricanes are simply called waves. However, these waves can cause rip tide.
What is being done to prevet Hurricanes?
Nothing. Although a few fringe groups have made proposals it is generally accepted within the scientific community that nothing can be done to stop or prevent hurricanes. All that we can do is to track and study hurricanes to help reduce damage and fatalities when they do hit.
Are heavy waves caused by hurricanes called rip tides?
No. The waves caused by hurricanes are simply called waves. However, these waves can cause rip tide.
Why would people be interested in hurricanes?
They want to know how much distruction it caused and if the hurricanes got stronger from the past.
How many flash flood fatalities are caused by automobiles?
There are more than 90 flood fatalities per year in the U.S.Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle-related.The majority of victims are males.Source: National Weather Service
