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The rising air in a hurricane creates and area of low pressure that draws air in. The lower the pressure is in a storm, the more force it will exert on air and the faster the winds will be. Pressure in a hurricane is very low, so winds reach great speeds as they approach the center.
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During a hurricanes water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
How is the sand replaced on beaches when hurricanes take it?
Beach erosion is the cause for the disappearance of the sand on the beach.
Why do high winds cause forest fires?
Generally, they do not. Fires are started by a source of ignition, such as lightning or careless humans. High winds may knock down trees onto power lines, making enough heat to cause a fire. Winds provide additional oxygen to the fire, making it more intense and helping to spread the fire by convection and by carrying burning embers.
What are high speed winds and high altitudes known as?
I think it is winds,speed, and altitude
How do skyscarpers withstand strong winds earthquakes and high winds?
high winds and seismic activity are both taken into account when they are designed
What are the causes and effects of beach erosion?
The main cause of beach erosion is large storms and hurricanes. With the high winds and the increased wave size, the water level rises up and washes away a portion of the beach. Over time, this can cause the beach to become smaller.
Do Hurricane water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
During a hurricanes water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
What does steep air pressure gradient cause?
High winds
Why can high winds leave you in need of roof repair?
High winds can cause damage to roof tops. In strong enough winds tiles can become dislodged and broken. If this happens they will need to be replaced.
When was Winds of Change - The Beach Boys song - created?
Winds of Change - The Beach Boys song - was created in 1978.
Do hurricanes ever cause flooding?
yes they do, they cause high winds and heavy rain (I MEAN LOTS OF RAIN)
Could a drought cause a forest fire?
It can't cause a forest fire, but it can contribute to its spread, especially if there are high winds.
What is two pressure systems that would cause the strongest winds?
High pressure systems and high anticyclone regions produce the strongest winds. This is because the pressure gradients are much larger in these areas.
What Are Extreme Winds?
Very Very High Winds. Very Strong Winds Very Very High Winds. Very Strong Winds
What does a steep air pressure gradient cause?
high winds
In what 2 ways can a tornado cause damage?
Tornadoes cause damage through powerful winds which, on rare occasions, are strong enough to tear buildings from their foundations. Tornadoes also cause damage through the high-speed debris carried by the winds.
