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because it gets really cold and then it freezes into ice.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe weight of the ice may break tree branches onto power lines, causing power failures.
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What causes power shortage?
thunderstorms, ice storms, heavy winds, lightning, and other natural disasters
Does the moons orbit cause ice storms?
Not specifically. The Moon's gravity does cause Earth's tides, and tides do affect the weather, but weather is more of a local phenomenon.
When does ice storms usually happen?
In Winter.
What types of winter storms are dangerous and why?
Any winter storm can be dangerous because they affect road conditions and can cause electrical outages and do other damage. The most dangerous is probably a blizzard because a lot of snow is falling and wind causes drifts and possibly power outages and fallen trees. Ice storms are also dangerous because road conditions become extremely hazardous and power failures are common.
Which storms does Uranus have?
yeah there are ice storms on Uranus the reason why is because the planet is made out of gasses
Do heavy storms cause powercuts?
Heavy storms, ice and snow, often cause powercuts, bringing down cables, poles and, in extreme winter weather, causing the collapse of pylons.
Do ice storms happen near the coast or inland?
Ice storms happen anywhere there is ice.
How do schools decide when to close?
Decisions to close schools is often determined by what condition the roads are in during snow and ice storms. Officials might also close schools for other weather-related emergencies, power failure, etc.
What causes power shortage?
thunderstorms, ice storms, heavy winds, lightning, and other natural disasters
Weather that can cause property damage?
thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, ice storms, windstorms, blizzards.
Does the moons orbit cause ice storms?
Not specifically. The Moon's gravity does cause Earth's tides, and tides do affect the weather, but weather is more of a local phenomenon.
How often are ice storms?
rare
Are there ice storms in Nunavut?
yes
What continents get ice storms?
All can.
When does ice storms usually happen?
In Winter.
Is it safer living by buried power lines or overhead lines?
It is safer living by buried power lines because they won't fall on your house or car in heavy winds or ice storms.
What types of winter storms are dangerous and why?
Any winter storm can be dangerous because they affect road conditions and can cause electrical outages and do other damage. The most dangerous is probably a blizzard because a lot of snow is falling and wind causes drifts and possibly power outages and fallen trees. Ice storms are also dangerous because road conditions become extremely hazardous and power failures are common.
