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Crushing and injuries from ballistic materials cause most of the fatalities. Ballistic materials can include the things accelerated by the violent winds (which can strike people with terrible results), or can include a person becoming a projectile because that individual (or a vehicle with him in it!) was thrown across the countryside.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoFlying debris from the gale-force winds is the most common cause of death in cyclones.
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How many people die per average cyclone?
There is no average. Cyclones can cause hundreds of millions of dollars and result in just one death (Cyclone Larry, Queensland, 2006) or result in a loss of life of between 400 and 410 (Cyclone Mahina, Queensland, 1899). Many cyclones have caused 40 deaths, 60 deaths or 140 deaths. There is no average.
Why cyclonic rainfall common in the belt of westerlies?
temperate cyclones causes rainfall. westerlies are strong winds..............
What causes the most deaths during a tornado?
Most deaths in a tornado are from being struck by flying or falling debris.
Are cyclones geological?
No, cyclones are meteorological.
What country do you get cyclones?
Many countries get cyclones, for example, the United States, Portugal, Brazil, and Australia are a few countries who get cyclones.
What air motion causes cloud formation and causes the winds to converge into cyclones?
Winds
Are tropical cyclones worse than floods?
Generally, yes but it can be hard to separate the two. Tropical cyclones often produce major flooding, which results in 90% of a tropical cyclone related deaths.
How many people die per average cyclone?
There is no average. Cyclones can cause hundreds of millions of dollars and result in just one death (Cyclone Larry, Queensland, 2006) or result in a loss of life of between 400 and 410 (Cyclone Mahina, Queensland, 1899). Many cyclones have caused 40 deaths, 60 deaths or 140 deaths. There is no average.
Are there any positives to cyclones?
yes there is poitives such as it causes moisture to the oceans
Where has their been most deaths due to a hurricane?
Bangladesh. Seven of the ten deadliest tropical cyclones in history have occurred around the Bay of Bengal.
What causes most deaths in the us?
Deer
What are the leading causes of deaths for teens?
Pregnancy.
What sport causes most deaths?
football
What is the most destruction a tornado causes?
These extremely powerful winds can cause much damage, but if there is not much property at the locale, nor many people, the effects will be minor. Thus, Bangladesh has had a tornado that caused about 1300 deaths, and another with 700 odd deaths. Tropical cyclones have a similar general origin, and have caused even greater loss of life and property. These additionally, may have a rise of sea induced, and this also causes much damage and loss of life.
What causes most deaths during a tornado?
Most deaths during tornadoes are from flying debris.
What causes most deaths during tornado?
Most deaths during a tornado are caused by debris.
What are the leading causes of deaths?
I'm pretty sure that the leading cause of deaths is auto wrecks, and shootings.
