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Blow some branches off older trees. Rip shingles off houses if they are not held down good. (Most shingles should be ok.) Blow down tall vegetation. If soil is saturated with water, it can blow down entire trees.
Blow over unloaded semi trailers. Blow over small metal buildings that aren't fastened down. Overturn picnic tables.
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What is strong wind called?
Strong wind is commonly referred to as a "gale" or "storm." It describes fast-moving air currents that can cause significant disruption and damage.
What damage does the wind do to the environment?
Strong wind can cause damage to trees by breaking branches or uprooting them. Wind erosion can remove topsoil, leading to desertification and loss of soil fertility. Wind can also spread wildfires by quickly carrying embers to new areas.
What is moderate wind?
Moderate wind typically refers to wind speeds ranging from 13 to 24 miles per hour. It is strong enough to be felt on your face and to move lightweight objects, but not strong enough to cause significant damage or disruption.
What damage does hurracanes cause?
Wind damage, rain, and flooding.
What damage can wind do?
Wind can do a lot of damage. It can knock down branches, it can take down power lines, trees can fall as the result of wind. Wind can also damage a roof. Signs and other unsecured objects can be blown around due to wind, these items can cause injury to people and damage to property.
What is the wind damage scale used to assess the severity of damage caused by strong winds?
The wind damage scale used to assess the severity of damage caused by strong winds is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).
A huge wind that can cause great damage on land or at sea?
A hurricane is a huge wind that can cause great damage on land or at sea. It is a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph (119 km/h) that can lead to strong storm surges, heavy rainfall, and destructive winds.
What causes damage from a tornado?
Tornadoes primarily cause damage with their intense winds. Strcutres may be torn apart or collapse under the force of the wind. Some damage is also cause damage through debris carried by the wind.
What is a strong wind that has a speed of 25-30?
A strong wind with a speed of 25-30 miles per hour would be considered a moderate to strong breeze. At this speed, it can cause light damage such as moving lightweight objects and swaying tree branches but is not typically classified as a severe weather event.
What can monsoons cause?
the problem it can cause is destroying houses, wind damage and flooding
What is a Gale?
A gale is a strong wind that measures 8-9 on the Beaufort scale.
How are wind speed and damage the same?
They aren't. Wind speed is the speed at which air moves. Damage is physical harm caused to objects. Strong wind can caused damage, with damage generally being more severe with faster winds. Most damage, however is not caused by wind. Damage can result from a number of natrual and human causes.
