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No. Rain in a hurricane is fresh water just like it is in other storms.

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Hurricanes produce heavy rain, though some hail may form in the thunderstorms that develop in a hurricane's outer bands.

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The rain from a hurricane is fresh water, as is all rain. Coastal areas may experience sea spray from waves when a hurricane hits land, but this is not rain.

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Why does it rain during a hurricane?

There is rain during a hurricane because for there to be a hurricane there has to be water greater than 80 degrees on top of the water. This means that there is probably rain.


Does a hurricane rain ocean water or regular water?

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What is a difference between a hurricane and a blizzard?

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How would you explain that a lower then average salinity is found in coastal waters?

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How much rain can a hurricane bring?

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All of the rain from the hurricane can cause what to occur?

The rain from a hurricane can cause sever flooding.


Where is the rain the heaviest in a hurricane?

The rain in a hurricane is usually heaviest in and near the eye wall.


Where does all the rain come from in a hurricane?

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What are preporations for a hurricane?

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How do hurricanes cause erosion?

The storm surge sends a wall of water over the low-lying areas. As it subsides, it carries a lot of soil into the sea. In addition, when you have a foot or more of rain it is going to cause a lot of erosion, even without the other hurricane conditions.