Hurricane Havoc

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Hurricane Havoc
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Hurricane Damage
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Scientists study the storms.
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WIND

MOISTURE

HEAT
. . . combine to form . . .
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EYE
Strongest winds
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HURRICANE CATEGORIES

• Category
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Wind Speed 74 - 95 mph 96 - 110 mph 111 - 130
mph 131 - 155 mph Greater than 155 mph
Force Weak Moderate Strong Very Strong Devastating
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Only two hurricanes reach land each year.
Galveston 1900
NOAA
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People cant stop hurricanes,
but they can learn to protect themselves.
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The End
A presentation by David Greenberg