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- Torrential rain and flooding can wash sewage and other contaminants into drinking water.
- The hurricane may damage or destroy sanitation systems that keep water clean and normal supplies of drinking water.
- Refugee camps force large numbers of people to live in close quarters, which encourages the spread of all forms of communicable disease.
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What are the two possible reasons the last hole is about to be dug?
The two possible reasons the last hole is about to be dug could be for construction purposes or for planting a tree.
Why were people not prepared for Hurricane Sandy?
There were a few reasons. First, Hurricane Sandy made a direct impact on a region not accustomed to storms of that magnitude. Second, Sandy was a very unusual storm in a number of ways, including its unprecedented westward turn. Third, that same region had been impacted by Hurricane Irene the previous year. Irene was a damaging storm, but was not quite as bad in the northeast region as had been expected. As a result, many dismissed the dire warnings about Hurricane Sandy as exaggeration.
If two hurricanes pass just to the west of Cuba over a 2 week period what reasons might one have for expecting the second one to be weaker than the first one?
The first hurricane could have disrupted the warm ocean water needed for the second hurricane to strengthen. Additionally, wind shear from the first hurricane might have inhibited the development of the second one. The presence of dry air and cooler sea surface temperatures left in the wake of the first hurricane could also weaken the second one.
Why was hurricane Andrew dangerous?
Hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list in alphabetical order. When a new tropical storm forms it gets the next name on the list. Hurricane Andrew was the first tropical storm of the 1992 Atlantic Hurricane Season, so it was given the first name on the list.
Why aren't the steaks any good any more after hurricane Katrina?
I use to spend about $1100.00 a year on steaks @ winn dixie, but sense after hurricane Katrina the steaks have not been tender any more. every now and then when you buy a pack. You might get lucky and get one or two tender ones. I wander if you all changed suppliers or buyers.
What are some reasons that causes the outbreak of war in 1937?
obviously not me!!
One of the reasons for the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War was the?
rivalry between France and England in Flanders
One of the reasons for the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War was the .?
rivalry between France and England in Flanders
What is various possible reasons for thread not entering in nut?
what are various possible reasons nut not entering in thread
What are two possible reasons why mount Kilimanjaro's snow is melting?
two possible reasons are its hot and the mountain might be to high
What were the reasons of the outbreak of the first world war?
The reasons of the outbreak of the 1st world war are:- 1.due to the industrial revolution the European countries started fighting with each other to acquire colonies in Asia and Africa. 2.The European countries wanted more raw materials in large scale. 3.They needed markets to sell their goods.
What is the stap act?
The Stamp Act was a tax that the British put on imports of Tea to the American colonies. It was one of the reasons for the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
What are the possible reasons for Neddy's journey?
He was gay.
What were the major reasons why Indian Territory joined with the confederacy?
Before the outbreak of the war the United States government relocated all soldiers in INdian Territory.
What were the major reasons Indian territory joined with the confederacy?
Before the outbreak of the war the United States government relocated all soldiers in INdian Territory.
What are the two possible reasons the last hole is about to be dug?
The two possible reasons the last hole is about to be dug could be for construction purposes or for planting a tree.
Possible reason why thomas edison horse powered minibus isn't bring used today?
The shrink ray used to make horses small enough to fit into the engine (going from life sized to 1/10 the size) was far more expensive than modern cars. Some people also thought it cruel to shrink horses despite the fact that it was easier to feed them. It was also far easier to clean up after them when they were smaller.
