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Hurricanes cover large areas typically hundreds of miles across. Tornadoes are small in meteorological terms, often affecting less than a square mile of area.

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What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?

The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.


Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?

The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.


Why are hurricanes considered more damaging than tornadoes when tornadoes have stronger winds?

They aren't. Tornadoes are more violent than hurricanes. The winds of both hurricanes and tornadoes are driven by the pressure at the center of the storm being lower than that of the surroundings. Tornadoes produce a similar pressure drop to hurricanes, but over a much sorter distance. This means the pressure gradient is steeper, and the air is subjected to a greater force.


What are the three main sources of hurricane damage?

Main damaging forces of hurricanes : * Wind : the continual high gusting winds will damage buildings and structures * Rain : the heavy downpours can cause flooding even in areas well inland * Flood : the storm surge that accompanies landfall of storms can cover coastal areas, washing away all but the most sturdy of structures. Water damage and animal deaths occur even in evacuated areas. The destruction from tornadoes that may be generated is more severe, but usually not as widespread.


How do tornadoes effect the geosphere?

They don't have much of an effect at all. Tornadoes can, on occasion, scour away soil. Such instances are rare and only cover small areas.

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What storms cover large areas tornadoes or hurricanes?

Hurricanes cover large areas. Tornadoes are much smaller.


What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?

The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.


Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?

The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.


Why hurricanes are usually more destructive than tornadoes?

Tornadoes are very destructive along a narrow path of land, but hurricans cover a much larger area.


Is the worst storm a tornado?

That is debatable. Tornadoes are the most violent storms on earth, but their impacts are limited to to their small size when compared to other types of storm. Hurricanes, overall can cause a greater magnitude of death and destruction simply for the fact that they cover a much larger area.


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.


Why are hurricanes considered more damaging than tornadoes when tornadoes have stronger winds?

They aren't. Tornadoes are more violent than hurricanes. The winds of both hurricanes and tornadoes are driven by the pressure at the center of the storm being lower than that of the surroundings. Tornadoes produce a similar pressure drop to hurricanes, but over a much sorter distance. This means the pressure gradient is steeper, and the air is subjected to a greater force.


Does home insurance cover tornadoes?

Check your policy for the extended coverages of wind and hail storms. If you have it then yes you will be covered for tornado damage.


What are the three main sources of hurricane damage?

Main damaging forces of hurricanes : * Wind : the continual high gusting winds will damage buildings and structures * Rain : the heavy downpours can cause flooding even in areas well inland * Flood : the storm surge that accompanies landfall of storms can cover coastal areas, washing away all but the most sturdy of structures. Water damage and animal deaths occur even in evacuated areas. The destruction from tornadoes that may be generated is more severe, but usually not as widespread.


Does home owners insurance cover tornadoes?

Check your policy for the extended coverages of wind and hail storms. If you have it then yes you will be covered for tornado damage.


What is the best course of action after reciving a preliminary weather advisory for hazard such of tornadoes hurricanes or severe storms?

The best course of action is to keep an eye on the weather and the potential hazard. If you see conditions becoming hazardous or if the advisory is upgraded to something more serious then you should take the action such as evacuating or taking cover.


How do tornadoes effect the geosphere?

They don't have much of an effect at all. Tornadoes can, on occasion, scour away soil. Such instances are rare and only cover small areas.