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Hurricanes cause the most damage right at landfall when rain, winds, and storm surge have the greatest damage potential. After landfall the hurricane quickly weakens.

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Which characteristic of hurricanes causes the most damage?

High winds can cause the most direct damage, especially on non-reinforced structures. However, floods from heavy rains or tidal surge have the greatest potential for fatalities and general damage.


Which storm is most dangerous and produces the most damage?

Hurricanes produce damage over an area hundreds of miles wide and last for days. Tornados cause damage in relatively small areas and last for minutes. ,


Do cyclones cause more damage than hurricanes?

Generally not, considering that a hurricane is a kind of cyclone and is the most powerful type. The most destructive cyclone on record (in terms of monetary value of property destroyed) was probably Hurricane Katrina in 2005 which causes approximately $81 billion in damage, equivalent to about $91 billion in today's dollars


When a hurricane hits land most of the damage is caused by what 2 things?

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.


What storm causes the most damage?

A hurricane causes the most damage overall.

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How can you put the word hurricanes in a sentence?

Hurricanes cause a lot of damage when the hit land. Each year many hurricanes cause damage to buildings.


Do hurricanes or tornadoes cause more damage in the US each year?

hurricanes cause more damage they can also cause earthquakes and tsunamis


What kinds of damage do hurricanes cause?

Hurricanes can cause a range of damage, including strong winds that can destroy buildings, uproot trees, and damage power lines. The storm surge from hurricanes can also lead to flooding, which can damage homes and infrastructure. Additionally, heavy rainfall associated with hurricanes can cause landslides and flash floods.


Which causes more damage a hurricane or tornado?

Both hurricanes and tornadoes vary in the amount of damage they cause. Both can occur without causing any damage or can caused utter devastation. Overall, damage from tornadoes tends to be more severe,but hurricanes generally cause a greater quantity of damage because they cover much larger areas.


What is the weather that can cause damage?

Hurricanes, hail, lightning, tornados, flooding are all examples of weather that can cause damage.


Do hurricanes cause damage?

Yes. People in the south spend TONS of cash on Damage!


What damage is caused by hurricanes and what forces cause the damage to occur?

it destroys the place you live


What do damage of hurricanes and tornadoes have in common?

Both tornadoes and hurricanes can cause severe wind damage. These include uprooted and snapped trees, destroyed trailers, and roofs removed from houses. Aside from this damage is very different as the damage from tornadoes is often more severe on a localized than that of hurricanes. Most hurricane damage is the result of flooding rather than wind.


Do all hurricanes cause damage?

Yes, all hurricanes have the potential to cause damage due to their strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge. The extent of the damage depends on factors such as the intensity of the hurricane, its size, and the vulnerability of the area it impacts.


Do tornadoes cause more damage than any other type of storm?

No. While tornadoes may cause the most severe damage of any type of storm, hurricanes cause a greater quantity of damage because they affect a much larger area.


Which characteristic of hurricanes causes the most damage?

High winds can cause the most direct damage, especially on non-reinforced structures. However, floods from heavy rains or tidal surge have the greatest potential for fatalities and general damage.


Can hurricanes cause earthquakes?

No. Hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, while earthquakes can only be triggered by processes relatively deep within the earth.