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the most commonly known damage is by wind. The wind can damage buildings, and blow trees onto power lines.
After wind comes rain/flooding. Hurricanes loose their strength over land, and can dump a lot of rain on a local area in a very short period of time. Flash flooding can occur.
Next, there is storm surge. This is where the winds push ocean water against the shore as the hurricane approaches. The sea level appears to rise, and larger than normal waves on top of that can sweep miles inland. This would be on top of rain that has fallen in the same area.
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∙ 12y agoHurricanes can destroy trees house and everything like that!!!:p
- A category 1 hurricane (Wind Speed: 74 - 95 MPH.)Beginning damage to unanchored trailer homes, shrubbery, and trees. Some coastal road flooding. Little damage to building structures.
- A Category 2 hurricane (Wind Speed: 96 - 110 MPH ):Noticeable damage to trailer homes, piers, and vegetation. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2 - 4 hours before arrival of hurricane. Buildings sustain roofing material, door, and window damage.
- A Category 3 hurricane: (Wind Speed: 111 - 130 MPH):Trailer homes most definitely destroyed. Some structural damage to small homes and utility buildings. Flooding near coast destroys smaller structures; larger structures damaged by floating debris. May be flooded up to 6 miles inland.
- A Category 4 hurricane( Wind Speed: 131 - 155 MPH):Major erosion of beaches. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain continuously lower than 10 feet. May flood up to 6 miles inland and require evacuations.
A Category 5 hurricane (Wind Speed: Over 155 MPH):Complete roof failure on many homes and industrial buildings. Some complete
building failures. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less
than 15 feet and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of
low ground residential areas may be required.
This gives a pretty good description what a hurricane can destroy
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∙ 12y agoHurricanes can damage most anything on the land when they make landfall. These can include:
- roads
- beaches
- bridges
- buildings
- power distribution systems
- vehicles
They can also damage vessels in harbor or at sea when they pass over.
The damage comes from the energetic wave action, and from the strong winds and rain associated with hurricanes.
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∙ 12y agoBroken tree branches, damaged houses, power lines, sink ships, blow down fences, Blow down whole trees, and people die.
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∙ 11y agoHurricanes can destroy many things such as homes, cars ,and can even kill people. Hurricanes are not that friendly look at Hurricane Katrina.
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∙ 13y agoit can destroy a house
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∙ 14y agoa lot
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How much property damages were caused in the Galveston hurricane in 1900?
Alot,it killed from 6,000 to 12,000 people
What should you do if there is a hurricane?
After a hurricane,you should move back home (only if you evacuated) repair any damages,and help anyone who has gotten injured.Remember to avoid any areas that has been,or will be,damaged
How much did it cost to repair Hurricane Ivan's damages?
Well, depending on the type of hurricane, it differs. Hurricane Katrina cost millions of dollars to be able to pay for health insurance, homes, helicopters, space for the people and much more. But, little hurricanes that might only be damaging one house alone could cost hundreds, and maybe all paid by the person who's house had been damaged. So, sorry, but there really is no spacific answer to that. :( -peacemaker101dotcom:)~
All categorys and names of all F5 hurricanes?
F5 is not a category used to rate hurricanes, only tornadoes. Category 5 is the strongest category used to rate hurricanes. Atlantic hurricanes. Records of older hurricanes may be incomplete The "Cuba" hurricane of 1924 The "Labor Day" hurricane of 1935 Hurricane Dog 1950 Hurricane Easy 1951 Hurricane Janet 1955 Hurricane Cleo 1958 Hurricane Donna 1960 Hurricane Ethel 1960 Hurricane Carla 1961 Hurricane Hattie 1961 Hurricane Beulah 1967 Hurricane Camille 1969 Hurricane Edith 1971 Hurricane Anita 1977 Hurricane David 1979 Hurricane Allen 1980 Hurricane Gilbert 1988 Hurricane Hugo 1989 Hurricane Andrew 1992 Hurricane Mitch 1998 Hurricane Isabel 2003 Hurricane Ivan 2004 Hurricane Emily Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Rita 2005 Hurricane Wilma 2005 Hurricane Dean 2007 Hurricane Felix 2007 Pacific Category 5 Hurricanes Hurricane Patsy 1959 Unnamed Hurricane 1959 Hurricane Ava 1976 Hurricane Emilia 1994 Hurricane Gilma 1994 Hurricane John 1994 Hurricane Guillermo 1997 Hurricane Linda 1997 Hurricane Elida 2002 Hurricane Hernan 2002 Hurricane Kenna 2002 Hurricane Ioke 2006 Hurricane Rick 2009 Hurricane Celia 2010
What countries in the Caribbean are affect by hurricane?
All of them.
What were the monetary damages of Hurricane Dennis?
Hurricane Dennis caused about $4billion in damage.
What damages did hurricane Ike make?
nothing
Was hurricane sandy worse than hurricane Andrew?
In damages and deaths, yes. In category and intensity, no.
What was monetary for hurricane kenna?
Hurricane Kenna caused $101 million in damages (2002 USD).
What are example of ecological succession?
A forest fire, Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane. Basically, anything that disturbs or damages. A forest fire, Earthquake, Tornado, Hurricane. Basically, anything that disturbs or damages.
Questions for hurricanes what was the costliest hurricane in the US?
The costliest hurricane in U.S. history was Hurricane Katrina in 2005 with an estimated 81.2 billion dollars in damages.
What were the damages from Andrew hurricane?
Andrew caused about $26.5 billion in damage
When did hurricane Gustav form?
Hurricane Gustav formed on August 25, 2008 and dissipated on September 7, 2008. The hurricane was responsible for over $6 billion in damages.
What were the damages of hurricane Earl?
Which year are you talking about. There are several storms named Earl.
How much did Hurricane Pauline cost in damages?
7.5 billion dollars (USD)
Are Florida people ready to get another hurricane in few months what can they do to avoid these damages?
No daddy
What is the effect Hurricane Katrina had on human?
The effect that Hurricane Katrina had on human beings was huge. There were 1,833 fatalities and damages amounted to over $108 billion.
