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What damage is caused by hurricanes and what forces cause the damage to occur?
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∙ 11y ago
it destroys the place you live
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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.
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.
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.
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.
How does a hurricane damage property?
Hurricanes can cause severe flooding though both rain and through storm surge, which essentially pushes the ocean onto land. These can damage or destroy property. Additional damage is caused by the powerful winds of hurricanes, which can damage roofs and siding and destroy some weaker structures. Hurricanes can also produce severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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.
Do hurricanes cause damage?
Yes. People in the south spend TONS of cash on Damage!
Why are hurricanes considered more damaging than tornadoes when tornadoes have stronger winds?
They aren't. Tornadoes are more violent than hurricanes. The winds of both hurricanes and tornadoes are driven by the pressure at the center of the storm being lower than that of the surroundings. Tornadoes produce a similar pressure drop to hurricanes, but over a much sorter distance. This means the pressure gradient is steeper, and the air is subjected to a greater force.
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.
