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What kills more people in US Hurricanes lighting tornadoes floods or heat and why?
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Heat is actually the deadliest form of weather in the U.S. This is because heat waves are widespread, prolonged events and unlike the more obvious dangers related to storms and flooding, people often underestimate the danger. Most victims of heat waves are elderly. This is generally results from a combination, fragile health and leaving air conditioners off to save money and sometimes a distrust of technology.
By comparison, most storm and flood related events (especially lightning and tornadoes) are brief and affect smaller areas and it is easier to convince people to take at least some of the necessary precautions.With storm events evacuating or taking shelter is usually sufficient to protect yourself. In a heat wave you generally cannot escape a heat wave or ride the whole thing out because of their scale and duration. Simply exerting yourself in high temperatures can put you at risk.
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Do people think tornadoes and hurricanes the same?
Yes. Some people do hold this belief. Such a belief demonstrates a poor understanding of both hurricanes and tornadoes.
How do hurricanes and tornadoes affect peoples lives?
Hurricanes and tornadoes can damage or destroy homes, businesses, crops, and livestock. People may be killed or injured. Many people loose electricity.
Does lightning kill more people than Hurricanes or tornadoes?
It kills more than either group on their own, but not more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
Have more people died from hurricanes or from tornadoes?
Hurricanes, by far. Consider that a number of hurricanes have killed thoussands of people, while only one tornado has ever killed more than 1,000.
What are factors that contribute to people becoming refugees?
War and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods or droughts.
What types of weather can destroy homes and can kill people?
Floods, gales, storm force winds, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, earthquakes.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
What are natural hazzards?
Natural hazards are hazards that occur in nature and endanger the people living with in a certain area. Ex. Tornadoes, hurricanes, Tsunamis, and floods.
Do people think tornadoes and hurricanes the same?
Yes. Some people do hold this belief. Such a belief demonstrates a poor understanding of both hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the top 10 reasons for habitat reduction?
1.people cutting down trees 2. people having new buisnesses and taking up land 3.tornadoes 4. hurricanes 5. floods
How do hurricanes and tornadoes affect peoples lives?
Hurricanes and tornadoes can damage or destroy homes, businesses, crops, and livestock. People may be killed or injured. Many people loose electricity.
Does lightning kill more people than Hurricanes or tornadoes?
It kills more than either group on their own, but not more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
Can a thunderstorm hurt someone?
Yes. Thunderstorms killed and injure people every year. They can create a number of hazards including lighting, floods, severe wind gusts, hail, and sometimes tornadoes.
Who weather is most dangerous?
It depends on how you look at it. Aside from natural disasters like hurricanes tornadoes and tsunamis, the most dangerous weather would be lightning. Worldwide, floods kill more people than other natural disasters.
Have more people died from hurricanes or from tornadoes?
Hurricanes, by far. Consider that a number of hurricanes have killed thoussands of people, while only one tornado has ever killed more than 1,000.
What are factors that contribute to people becoming refugees?
War and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods or droughts.
