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What is an easterly wave |
A weak tropical depression |
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What is the optimum temperature necessary for hurricane formation |
80 degrees |
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What fuels hurricanes |
Latent heat of condensation |
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What wind belt do all hurricanes develop in |
Trade winds |
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Four stages of hurricane development |
Easterly wave (Pressure continues to drop) Tropical depression Tropical storm (Gets named) Hurricane (Winds at 75mph or more) |
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What is the scale that measures hurricane intensity |
Saffir-simpson scale 1-5 |
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What is the criteria for measuring hurricanes |
Wind velocity Low pressure readings Storm surge |
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What is the average time duration of a hurricane |
1-3 weeks |
