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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
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Why are some hurricanes more dangerous than others?
Because more people live in hurricane areas around the world today and weather tracking systems are not 100% accurate. There is also higher risk of property damage today because there are more hotels, etc on the coast which can not be moved no matter how much warning you have.
Do all hurricanes cause damage?
No. Some hurricanes stay at sea and do not result in any damage.
Do airplanes fly over hurricanes?
Some airplanes fly through hurricanes to get wind speeds etc.
Which causes more damage a hurricane or tornado?
Both hurricanes and tornadoes vary in the amount of damage they cause. Both can occur without causing any damage or can caused utter devastation. Overall, damage from tornadoes tends to be more severe,but hurricanes generally cause a greater quantity of damage because they cover much larger areas.
Why do some countries suffer from hurricanes more than others?
Hurricanes most often form over warm water with an upper atmosphere consisting of moist high pressure and high winds. They are driven by their rotational forces and high altitude winds. Thus, they are most likely to form in the western Pacific Ocean, then the western Atlantic Ocean, and then the Indian Ocean, east of India. The South Atlantic for the most part is a cold ocean. Conditions are seldom right in that location for hurricanes to form.
What jellyfish are deadly?
All have the potential to be deadly. Some are more deadlier than others. Box and Man o' War jellyfish happen to be the worst.
Are worker bees deadly?
well it depends where you are in the world, some part are quiet deadly but not others.
Is tornadoes or hurricanes deadlier?
One is not necessarily deadlier, as in both hurricanes an tornadoes, some kill more than others, and many do not kill at all. However, in terms of the highest death toll, hurricanes kill more people. This is largely due to the fact that they cover a larger area, giving them more opportunity to kill.
Are hurricanes rare in fl?
No, hurricanes are not rare in Florida. Florida is prone to hurricanes due to its geographical location and warm tropical waters. The state has a long history of experiencing hurricanes, with some areas being more vulnerable than others.
How many hurricanes happen a year?
It depends on each year. Some years have only 5 or so hurricanes, others, like 2005, have more than 15! These numbers are only for the Atlantic basin, however.
What makes some bacteria deadly and others harmless?
Bacteria can be deadly because it uses you body as a host.
Are lizards friendly?
some lizards can be friendly others can be deadly.
Can the wind kill?
Yes. Very strong wind can topple trees and overturn some structures, which can be deadly. Wind from hurricanes and tornadoes can be extremely dangerous.
Why do hurricanes form in some areas and not others?
because the water has to be the right temperature at the right time
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.
Are some cancers more deadly than others?
Oh yes. Some will kill you in days, while at the other extreme there are some that will never kill you ... they won't even bother you unless it makes a lump that you can see.
How deadly is a category 1 hurricane?
All hurricanes have the potential to be deadly, but a Category 1 hurricane is like a very severe tropical storm. Heavy rain and some wind damage, but large death tolls and devastating property damage would be unusual with a Category 1.
