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primary effect = primary damage happens as a direct result of the hazard. They Occur Straightaway.

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What are the effects of a hurricane when it crosses over land?

When a hurricane crosses over land, it can cause widespread destruction and damage. This includes strong winds that can uproot trees, damage buildings, and cause power outages. Heavy rainfall from the hurricane can lead to flooding, which can damage homes, roads, and infrastructure. Additionally, storm surges can cause coastal flooding and erosion. Overall, the effects of a hurricane crossing over land can be devastating and require significant recovery efforts.


What were the primary and secondary effects of the Mt St Helen's eruption?

We can divide the effects of an earthquake into those known as the primary effects and those known as the secondary effects. Primary effects of an earthquake are those resulting directly from the earthquake itself. These include; buildings collapsing; roads cracking; bridges giving way; shattering of glass and injuries / deaths resulting from these. Secondary effects are those that result from the primary effects. For example ground shaking may result in the cracking of gas and water pipes (primary effects) this can result in severe fires due to explosion from escaping gas and difficulties in putting out fires due to lack of water from burst mains (secondary effects). Other secondary effects include, homelessness, business going bankrupt and closing etc.


What are primary effect-geography?

A Primary Effect is basically an disaster like earthquakes what happens in the area of the earthquake e.g buildings f-d damaged like tat secondary effects well....... U dint ask 4 tat. -I.E_ Revstar deadshotyz


What are some hurricane science fair projects?

"Effects of Wind Speed on Tree Stability": investigate how different wind speeds affect the stability of various types of trees. "Hurricane Formation in a Bottle": create a model to demonstrate the process of hurricane formation using water, food coloring, and a spinning mechanism. "Comparing the Impact of Hurricane Categories on Building Materials": test different building materials to see how they withstand simulated hurricane conditions of varying categories.


What year did hurricane Charlie hit NC?

Hurricane Charley hit North Carolina and South Carolina on August 15, 2004.