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Storm winds don't wash away barrier beaches, but the waves they generate can.
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As a result of the storm with its high winds and high tides?
As a result of the storm with its high winds and its high tides, the bodies of Simon and the dead parachutist are taken out to sea, away from the island.- Wiki-Admin
How can a hurricane change the earth's surface?
The hurricane's winds blow down trees and loosen the soil for erosion. The storm surge can wash away beaches and barrier islands. The heavy rains can cause flooding, washouts in canyons and rivers, and dissolving of limestone and salt formations.
As a result of the storm with its high winds and high tides what happens to the bodies of Simon and the parachutist?
They are both taken out to sea, away from the island.
These winds blow away from the poles?
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How a storm like a hurricane or a tornado speed up the process of erosion?
Hurricanes often cause severe flooding. The water moving over land causes erosion. Waves from hurricanes can erode beaches. The winds in tornadoes have sometimes been known to scour soil away, but this is rare, only occurring in the most violent tornadoes. Both tornadoes and hurricanes can destroy trees and other vegetation, which leaves the soil vulnerable to erosion.
As a result of the storm with its high winds and high tides?
As a result of the storm with its high winds and its high tides, the bodies of Simon and the dead parachutist are taken out to sea, away from the island.- Wiki-Admin
How can a hurricane change the earth's surface?
The hurricane's winds blow down trees and loosen the soil for erosion. The storm surge can wash away beaches and barrier islands. The heavy rains can cause flooding, washouts in canyons and rivers, and dissolving of limestone and salt formations.
How do storm surges change landforms?
The storm surge comes with quite a bit of heavy surf, which can erode sediment and transport it elsewhere. This process can wash away beaches and even small islands.
As a result of the storm with its high winds and high tides what happens to the bodies of Simon and the parachutist?
They are both taken out to sea, away from the island.
Why do erosion make beaches smaller?
Because erosion takes away sands, erosion can happen in many different ways (ex: water and wind) winds can blow away the sand.
How do beaches form during winter and summer?
Beaches on the eastern coast of the United States experience higher and more intense storm activity during the winter than in the summer. As a result, sediment is carried seaward away from the foreshore. In the summer, when storm activity is low, sediment is transferred on shore.
How have the Cancun beaches rehabbed since Hurricane Wilma?
The Category 4 hurricane came in with 150 mph winds and wurges that nearly washed away all of Cancun's beautiful white sandy beaches. The Mexican government paid US$24-million to vacuum up offshore sand roughly 20 miles off the coast of Canc�n and pump it back to resort-front beaches. The result of the completed beach restoration is that Canc�n's beach front is now roughly twice as wide as it was before the storm although errosion is still a major factor. The previous smooth white beaches are now slightly darker because of the vacuum sand and rocks and jagged edges are more apparent. However Cancun's recovery from the storm has been noteworthy; so much so that the United Nations World Tourism Organization has declared it a model to emulate in future disasters. The beaches and area is beautiful no matter if it was before or after the storm. Still the best beaches I have seen.
Why do people live on barrier islands?
People live on barrier islands because of the scenic views, proximity to the beach, and recreational opportunities such as swimming, surfing, and fishing. However, barrier islands are vulnerable to natural hazards such as hurricanes, erosion, and rising sea levels, which can pose risks to residents living there.
Why are hurricanes are dangerous?
The main threat from hurricanes is flooding. The winds of a hurricane can drive seawater onto land, producing what is called the storm surge. The storm surges of hurricanes have resulted in numerous injuries and have been known to wash away entire coastal communities. Further inland areas may suffer flooding from the heavy rain that hurricanes produce. This can also result in drownings. Finally, the winds of hurricanes are very dangerous. These winds can rip pieces away from buildings, turning them into deadly projectiles, and destroy trailers.
What is the sheltered side of an atoll?
It is the side away from the prevailing winds, where storm tides do not generally have as great an impact. For multiple islands, it can be the side facing the central lagoon, where the water is shallower.
Why does a tornado cause damage?
A tornado has extremely powerful winds, far stronger than those of a normal storm. The winds can tear away at buildings or simply push them over. If a tornado is strong enough the winds pick up objects and turn them into high speed projectiles that can cause even more damage.
Divergent vs Convergent Winds?
Divergent winds are winds that are moving away from something. Convergent winds are winds that are moving towards something.
