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Storm Surge is a major contributor to tropical cyclone damage. Hurricane Sandy for example cause much of it's damage along the coastline of New Jersey by its high storm surge of nearly 11 feet. Farther inland during the storm high winds can down trees and cause more damage. Rain can also cause damage. Hurricanes with a lot of rain can trigger landslides and overflowing rivers which can lead to unstable ground and erosion. There is not 2 primary things that cause the most damage. All of the factors of hurricanes are damaging.
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How can a category 2 hurricane cause more damage than a category 5 hurricane?
Although stronger hurricanes are usually more damaging, this is not always the case. A slow moving weak hurricane or even a tropical storm can drop an enormous amount of rain almost on one area. This can lead to very heavy flooding and cause massive amounts of damage. Additionally, most category 5 hurricanes do not make landfall at category 5 strength.
What damage does a hurricane bring?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
Hurricanes have caused widespread damages in which state- Texas or Iowa?
Hurricanes tend to cause more damage in Texas than in Iowa due to the state's Gulf Coast location, which makes it more vulnerable to hurricane landfalls and associated impacts like strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge. Iowa, being further inland, is less prone to direct hits from hurricanes.
When was Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols written?
Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols was published in 1997.
What point is it when a hurricane hits land?
When the eye of a hurricane moves over land, it is called landfall.
What type of damage will be most destructive to New York City when Hurricane Irene hits?
Not as bad as the south but its still a hurricane so it will do some damage. If you are prepared you'll be just fine.
What affects the amount of damage caused by a meteor?
How big it is, how fast it is, what it is made of and where it hits.
How can a category 2 hurricane cause more damage than a category 5 hurricane?
Although stronger hurricanes are usually more damaging, this is not always the case. A slow moving weak hurricane or even a tropical storm can drop an enormous amount of rain almost on one area. This can lead to very heavy flooding and cause massive amounts of damage. Additionally, most category 5 hurricanes do not make landfall at category 5 strength.
Why does a hurricane happen at a low level coast?
Hurricanes form over the ocean and of if they impact land they impact the coast. When a hurricane hits a low level coast it will usually do more damage and therefore get more publicity.
If Hurricane Ike hits Miami when is it likely to be?
if hurricane Ike hits Miami it will be around Tuesday evening
What damage does a hurricane bring?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
If a driver hits a pedestrian and does NOT have insurance what options do they have?
Do the right thing and pay for the damage you caused out of your own pocket.
What damage can a hurrican?
When a hurricane approaches land, tremendous damage can occur in the built environment. The amount of damage depends both on the intensity of the storm and what it hits. A combination of winds, storm surges, and rain cause great damage to buildings, power lines, roads, and automobiles.
Hurricanes have caused widespread damages in which state- Texas or Iowa?
Hurricanes tend to cause more damage in Texas than in Iowa due to the state's Gulf Coast location, which makes it more vulnerable to hurricane landfalls and associated impacts like strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge. Iowa, being further inland, is less prone to direct hits from hurricanes.
When was Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols written?
Hurricane Hits England by Grace Nichols was published in 1997.
If a hurricane hits where can I get supplies for Sandbags ?
wapedia.mobi/.../Civil_engineering_and_infrastructure_repair_in_New_Orleans_after_Hurricane_Katrina www.nola.com/hurricane/.../st_tammany_parish_opens_sandba_1.html
What do people of Texas have to prepare for as hurricane Ike hits landfall?
hurricane IKE hit already!
