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Why is a hurricane at high tide more dangerous than a hurricane at low tide?
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Is a thunderstorm more dangerous than a hurricane?
No. In most cases a hurricane is far more dangerous.
State two dangerous condition other than high hurricane winds that could cause human fatalities as a strong hurricane strikes the coast of north america?
flooding
How dangerous is Hurricane Sandy?
It is not a major hurricane by the technical definition, but is still quite dangerous. Currently, as of the evening of October 26, 2012 Sandy is a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph, and is expected to hit the U.S. east coast a little bit above that strength. The storm has already claimed more than 40 lives and will likely claim more when it makes landfall.
Where more people killed by hurricane Katrina than great Galveston?
No. The Galveston hurricane killed several times more people then Hurricane Katrina.
Why does more hurricanes occur during September than in the regular hurricane season?
September is in the middle of hurricane season.
Is a thunderstorm more dangerous than a hurricane?
No. In most cases a hurricane is far more dangerous.
What is more dangerous high diastolic or high systolic?
Having a high systolic bp is more dangerous than high diastolic bp.
State two dangerous condition other than high hurricane winds that could cause human fatalities as a strong hurricane strikes the coast of north america?
flooding
Do Hurricane water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
Are tornadoes more dangerous than a hurricane?
A hurricane over can cause more damage, deaths and injuries than a tornado. This is because hurricanes affect a larger area and bring flooding in addition to strong winds. However, tornadoes are more dangerous and potentially more destructive on a localized scale.
Is high pressure more dangerous than low pressure?
Not Really
Are scooters more dangerous at high speeds than a standard motorcycle?
Yes mopeds are more dangerous due to their smaller tire size.
Is high pressure more dangerous than low pressureor low pressure?
yes
How dangerous is Hurricane Sandy?
It is not a major hurricane by the technical definition, but is still quite dangerous. Currently, as of the evening of October 26, 2012 Sandy is a category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 75 mph, and is expected to hit the U.S. east coast a little bit above that strength. The storm has already claimed more than 40 lives and will likely claim more when it makes landfall.
Which hurricane crossed Florida more than once?
Hurricane Ivan
Why is hurricane Irma so dangerous?
Extrely high winds. They not only destroy structures with wind, but turn ordinary objects into projectiles. The winds also create a "storm surge", where the winds pile water up and cause flooding- as deep as 15 feet more than usual high tides.
What is more powerful a hurricane or a tornanado?
A Hurricane is more powerful because they do indeed release much more energy than a torn. That mostly because a hurricane is much larger than a tornado. However, a tornado can be more violent than even the worst hurricane and cause more severe damage in a localized area. Hurricane winds can reach a maximum of about 190 mph and tornadoes over 300mph
