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Q: Why is hurricanes such a deadly storm?
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How is it that some hurricanes are more deadly than others?

deadly hurricanes: hit land in highly populated areas are bigger with higher wind speeds have a higher storm surge spawn tornadoes around the hurricane cause flooding from torrential rains


Are tornadoes and hurricanes one storm or the other?

Hurricanes and tornadoes are two different types of storm.


Is a hurricane deadly?

Yes, hurricanes are very often deadly.


Do hurricanes have large storm systems?

It would be more accurate to say that hurricanes arelarge storm systems.


What was unusual about the hurricane of 1999 in North Carolina?

The hurricanes of 1999 in North Carolina were some of the deadliest on record. Hurricane Dennis made landfall as a tropical storm, but then produced hurricane-like conditions as it moved along the North Carolina coast. Most of these deadly hurricanes occurred after the hurricane season was over.


What people believed hurricanes were created by a storm God?

What were the people called who believed hurricanes were created by a storm God? Where were the people from?


What are the release dates for Hurricanes Deadly Season - 2005 TV?

Hurricanes Deadly Season - 2005 TV was released on: USA: 2 November 2005


Do storm surges accompany hurricanes?

Hurricanes. The storm surge is caused by high winds offshore pushing the water inland.


Was Ringo Starr in any bands before the Beatles?

He first came to attention as a member of Rory Storm and the Raving Texans, who later became Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He quit the Hurricanes to join the Beatles.


Is a hurricanes like a storm?

yes a tornado in a storm. A severe one.


What are hurricanes fatalities caused by?

Most hurricanes fatalities are drownings from the storm surge.


Why are hurricanes are dangerous?

The main threat from hurricanes is flooding. The winds of a hurricane can drive seawater onto land, producing what is called the storm surge. The storm surges of hurricanes have resulted in numerous injuries and have been known to wash away entire coastal communities. Further inland areas may suffer flooding from the heavy rain that hurricanes produce. This can also result in drownings. Finally, the winds of hurricanes are very dangerous. These winds can rip pieces away from buildings, turning them into deadly projectiles, and destroy trailers.