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A derecho (Spanish [to the] right or straight) is a high-speed windstorm created by thunderstorms. The winds blow "straight ahead" along the line of storm motion, and may exceed 80-100 mph (130-160 km/hr). Derechos can flatten forests and damage manmade structures with their hurricane-force winds.
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What is the difference between a derecho and a squall line?
A squall line is a line of thunderstorms typically associated with a cold front. Squall lines are not necessarily severe, but fairly often can produce severe wind gusts and sometimes hail and tornadoes. A Derecho is a violent thunderstorm complex that typically takes the form of or is part of a squall line. By its formal definition a derecho must produce a damaging wind swath of at least 250 miles and produce winds of at least 50 knots. A derecho generall takes the form of a bow echo, in which the line of storms bows forward, appearing as a backwards "C" on radar
What is a line of violent thunderstorms?
A derecho or a squall line. They form ahead of strong fronts such as cold fronts or drylines, which can push a large area of moist air upwards.
Was there a hurricane in Chicago?
No. Chicago is too far from the ocean to get hurricanes. Though some storms, including a derecho (squall line with very strong winds) have produced hurricane force winds in the Chicago area. The remnants of hurricanes can hit Chicago, but by that time they will have long since lost hurricane status.
When was Derecho viejo created?
Derecho viejo was created in 1951.
When did Corn Belt derecho happen?
Corn Belt derecho happened in 1998.
When did Ohio Fireworks Derecho happen?
Ohio Fireworks Derecho happened in 1969.
When did More Trees Down Derecho happen?
More Trees Down Derecho happened in 1980.
When was El derecho de matar created?
El derecho de matar was created in 1933.
When was El Derecho a la felicidad created?
El Derecho a la felicidad was created in 1968.
When was El Derecho de gozar created?
El Derecho de gozar was created in 1968.
What does derecho mean in Spanish?
In Spanish, derecho can mean "straight" or "right" when referring to a direction or position. It can also mean "law" when referring to the legal system.
What is the duration of Por Derecho de Sangre?
The duration of Por Derecho de Sangre is 3600.0 seconds.
What are the ratings and certificates for Derecho viejo - 1951?
Derecho viejo - 1951 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:Atp
What has the author Miguel S Marienhoff written?
Miguel S. Marienhoff has written: 'Tratado de derecho administrativo' -- subject(s): Administrative law 'Tratado Derecho Administrativo T.1' 'Tratado Derecho Administrativo T.2' 'Tratado Derecho Administrastivo T.4'
How do you say 'his right arm' in Spanish?
El brazo derecho de él. El brazo derecho suyo.
