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What kills more people in US Hurricanes lighting tornadoes floods or heat and why?
Heat is actually the deadliest form of weather in the U.S. This is because heat waves are widespread, prolonged events and unlike the more obvious dangers related to storms and flooding, people often underestimate the danger. Most victims of heat waves are elderly. This is generally results from a combination, fragile health and leaving air conditioners off to save money and sometimes a distrust of technology.
By comparison, most storm and flood related events (especially lightning and tornadoes) are brief and affect smaller areas and it is easier to convince people to take at least some of the necessary precautions.With storm events evacuating or taking shelter is usually sufficient to protect yourself. In a heat wave you generally cannot escape a heat wave or ride the whole thing out because of their scale and duration. Simply exerting yourself in high temperatures can put you at risk.
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Does lightning kill more people than Hurricanes or tornadoes?
No, lightning typically kills fewer people than hurricanes or tornadoes. On average, lightning causes around 30-60 deaths per year in the United States, while hurricanes and tornadoes can cause hundreds of deaths in a single event.
Do people think tornadoes and hurricanes the same?
No, tornadoes and hurricanes are not the same. Tornadoes are localized, violent windstorms with a narrow path of destruction, while hurricanes are large, rotating storm systems that form over tropical waters and can cover a wide area. Both are dangerous weather phenomena but have different causes and characteristics.
Have more people died from hurricanes or from tornadoes?
Hurricanes, by far. Consider that a number of hurricanes have killed thoussands of people, while only one tornado has ever killed more than 1,000.
What are factors that contribute to people becoming refugees?
War and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods or droughts.
What causes the most deaths each year hurricanes tornadoes or lighting strikes?
i assume hurricanes cause more deaths since I know for a fact that more people die of lightening strikes than shark attacks and there aren't very many of them. Sorry if this doesn't help. try searching 'natural disasters'. NRBB
What types of weather can destroy homes and can kill people?
Floods, gales, storm force winds, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, earthquakes.
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?
Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes. Both hurricanes and tornadoes can be deadly, although hurricanes are more likely to cause widespread destruction due to their larger size and duration. Both hurricanes and tornadoes have strong winds, but hurricanes typically have more sustained, powerful winds over a larger region.
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.
What are the top 10 reasons for habitat reduction?
1.people cutting down trees 2. people having new buisnesses and taking up land 3.tornadoes 4. hurricanes 5. floods
Does lightning kill more people than Hurricanes or tornadoes?
No, lightning typically kills fewer people than hurricanes or tornadoes. On average, lightning causes around 30-60 deaths per year in the United States, while hurricanes and tornadoes can cause hundreds of deaths in a single event.
What are some severe weather conditions?
Extreme weather includes: * Tornadoes * Earthquakes * Hurricanes * Hailstorms * Snowstorms * Thunderstorms * Floods (Flash Floods usually come from Thunderstorms so it is cause and effect) * Lightning * Heavy, Damaging Wind
Can a thunderstorm hurt someone?
Yes. Thunderstorms killed and injure people every year. They can create a number of hazards including lighting, floods, severe wind gusts, hail, and sometimes tornadoes.
Do people think tornadoes and hurricanes the same?
No, tornadoes and hurricanes are not the same. Tornadoes are localized, violent windstorms with a narrow path of destruction, while hurricanes are large, rotating storm systems that form over tropical waters and can cover a wide area. Both are dangerous weather phenomena but have different causes and characteristics.
Have more people died from hurricanes or from tornadoes?
Hurricanes, by far. Consider that a number of hurricanes have killed thoussands of people, while only one tornado has ever killed more than 1,000.
Who weather is most dangerous?
It depends on how you look at it. Aside from natural disasters like hurricanes tornadoes and tsunamis, the most dangerous weather would be lightning. Worldwide, floods kill more people than other natural disasters.
What are factors that contribute to people becoming refugees?
War and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods or droughts.
How do hurricanes and tornadoes have an extreme impact communities?
Both hurricanes and tornadoescan be very destructive. Hurricanes can inundate large areas and the worst tornadoes can tear swaths of complete destruction through communites. People may be killed and many more may be injured.
