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When a hurricane hits land most of the damage is caused by what 2 things?
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Storm Surge is a major contributor to tropical cyclone damage. Hurricane Sandy for example cause much of it's damage along the coastline of New Jersey by its high storm surge of nearly 11 feet. Farther inland during the storm high winds can down trees and cause more damage. Rain can also cause damage. Hurricanes with a lot of rain can trigger landslides and overflowing rivers which can lead to unstable ground and erosion. There is not 2 primary things that cause the most damage. All of the factors of hurricanes are damaging.
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What damage does a hurricane bring?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
What is the difference between a hurricane in Australia and a hurricane in Florida?
The main difference is that a hurricane that hits Florida spins counterclockwise while a hurricane that hits Australia (called a cyclone in that part of the world) spins clockwise.
What point is it when a hurricane hits land?
When the eye of a hurricane moves over land, it is called landfall.
When was Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols written?
1987
Do hurricanes change habitats?
yes because when a hurricane hits a place the people have to migrate to a different place because the hurricane destroyed there homes.
What type of damage will be most destructive to New York City when Hurricane Irene hits?
Not as bad as the south but its still a hurricane so it will do some damage. If you are prepared you'll be just fine.
What affects the amount of damage caused by a meteor?
How big it is, how fast it is, what it is made of and where it hits.
What damage does a hurricane bring?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
Why does a hurricane happen at a low level coast?
Hurricanes form over the ocean and of if they impact land they impact the coast. When a hurricane hits a low level coast it will usually do more damage and therefore get more publicity.
If a driver hits a pedestrian and does NOT have insurance what options do they have?
Do the right thing and pay for the damage you caused out of your own pocket.
What damage can a hurrican?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
If Hurricane Ike hits Miami when is it likely to be?
if hurricane Ike hits Miami it will be around Tuesday evening
What is the difference between a hurricane in Australia and a hurricane in Florida?
The main difference is that a hurricane that hits Florida spins counterclockwise while a hurricane that hits Australia (called a cyclone in that part of the world) spins clockwise.
What happens to a hurricane when it hits the gulf stream?
When a hurricane hits the Gulf Stream is strengthens because the water in that current is warm.
If a hurricane hits where can I get supplies for Sandbags ?
wapedia.mobi/.../Civil_engineering_and_infrastructure_repair_in_New_Orleans_after_Hurricane_Katrina www.nola.com/hurricane/.../st_tammany_parish_opens_sandba_1.html
What do people of Texas have to prepare for as hurricane Ike hits landfall?
hurricane IKE hit already!
What will happened to electricity when there is hurricane?
Electricity will probably be knocked out across a large area when a hurricane hits.
