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Yes. Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale / Hurricane Catagories 1) 65 to 83 knots; 74 to 95 mph; 119 to 153 kph; > 980 mb 2) 84 to 95 knots; 96 to 110 mph; 154 to 177 kph; 980 - 965 mb 3) 96 to 113 knots; 111 to 130 mph; 178 to 209 kph; 964 - 945 mb 4) 114 to 134 knots; 131 to 155 mph; 210 to 249 kph; 944- 920 mb 5) 135+ knots; 155+ mph; 249+ kph; < 920 mb

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What kind of a scale is used to rate hurricanes?

The Beaufort scale has been and still is used to describe wind conditions. The max on this scale is 12 (starting at 64 knots or 74 mph) which is described as 'hurricane'. However some countries now use an extended scale with numbers beyond 12 to cover varying strengths of hurricane. Hurricanes themselves are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale with a category 1 hurricane beginning at the same point as 12 on the Beaufort scale. It goes up to a category 5, with winds of at least 137 knots or 157 mph.


Years of hurricane?

Hurricanes can occur in any year, with the frequency and intensity varying. The number of hurricanes in a year can be influenced by several factors like ocean temperatures, wind patterns, and atmospheric conditions. It's important to stay vigilant and prepared for hurricanes during the peak season, typically from June to November.


What is a testable question for magnetism?

How does the strength of a magnet affect its ability to attract other objects from varying distances?


Do hurricanes form over the ocean?

Warm water produces large amounts of water vapor. This water vapor holds large amounts of energy in the form of latent heat. This energy is what powers a hurricane. Over land or cooler water there is not enough water vapor to provide the necessary energy.


How many miles per hour does hurricanes go?

Hurricanes can travel at varying speeds, but on average they move at about 10-20 miles per hour. However, some hurricanes can move faster or slower depending on various factors like atmospheric conditions and the geography of the area they are passing over.

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What kind of a scale is used to rate hurricanes?

The Beaufort scale has been and still is used to describe wind conditions. The max on this scale is 12 (starting at 64 knots or 74 mph) which is described as 'hurricane'. However some countries now use an extended scale with numbers beyond 12 to cover varying strengths of hurricane. Hurricanes themselves are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale with a category 1 hurricane beginning at the same point as 12 on the Beaufort scale. It goes up to a category 5, with winds of at least 137 knots or 157 mph.


What car has steel in it?

They all have, to varying degrees.


How many miles do hurricanes stretch?

All hurricanes are different so all are different in size but hurricanes (and typhoons as they are called in the western Pacific) have been recorded as large as 1350 miles across. The average hurricane is about 300 miles wide.


What are the effects of polymyositis?

It causes muscles to exhibit varying degrees of decreased strength, usually affecting those muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body. Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia) may occur with polymyositis.


Where did racism happen in America?

Everywhere, to varying degrees.


What will happen to a material if the stress exceeds the ultimate strength?

It will break or fail. The type of failure will depend on how brittle/ductile it is. Brittle material will break cleanly, while ductile material will deform to varying degrees.


How does a neuron indicate the strength of a stimulus?

A neuron conveys information about the strength of stimuli by varying the rate in which the stimulus is fired.


What is the most instinct animal?

Being instinct is not varying in degrees


What colour is a skunk?

Skunks are black and white, to varying degrees.


What are all hurricanes that hit the states in the US?

they all hit the northern part of Galveston and the northern part of Texas when all of the hurricanes hit they all start small and end at rate 5. Hurricane Katrina was the most devastating damage was caused by flooding!