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    Hurricanes and tornadoes are very dangerous natural disasters, but how dangerous are they? Hurricanes and tornadoes have caused so much havoc and chaos across the U.S. Many people think that these beasts aren't that bad, but they're wrong! Tornadoes have a cone, or cyclonic appearance to them, and are a common, but deadly natural disaster. They, spin very, very fast, and their winds and speeds can reach up to three hundred miles per hour according to, Hurricanes and Tornadoes Source 3.…

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    in other characteristics. Their wind speeds, damages, and locations are all different. However, their causes are similar. The first thing that Tornados and Hurricanes have that is different is their wind speeds. A tornados wind speed for a week storm could get up to about 50mph. For a strong tornado wind speed could get up to about 320mph. On the contrary a weak Hurricanes wind speeds could get up to about 170mph. For a strong hurricane the wind speeds could all the way up to about 320 mph.…

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    Hurricanes can affect so many lives, homes, town, and even whole cities. They have been known to destroy . The word hurricanes means a storm with violent wind / a tropical cycle. Hurricanes are deadly to many people. Hurricanes are huge storms that can have winds up to 200 miles per hour. Hurricanes usually last for up to a week, in fact the longest hurricane lasted 28 days (Hurricane San Ciriaco). Hurricanes rotate different ways due to where they are located. In the north they rotate…

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    category 5 hurricane is to Evacuate. Evacuation: “The main reason people have to evacuate during hurricanes is from a storm surge, which is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm’s winds that can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles of coastlines, accordingly to the National Hurricane Center”.Evacuation is first on the list while people who live in storm surge areas fall within areas that are urged to evacuate during a hurricane, people who live outside of…

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    Hurricane Sandy In October 2012, hurricane sandy severely impacted densely populated areas of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut with heavy rains, strong winds, and severe storm surges. Millions of people lost power, roads flooded restricting transportation, and thousands sought temporary shelter as their homes and businesses were destroyed. Nearly 160 people lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Sandy with many of the impacted communities still attempting to rebuilding. The aftermath…

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    process, Certified Roofing, a family-owned roofer company in Brevard County, has outlined some guidance below for dealing with possible storm damage. *Keep in mind that damage to homes begins with wind traveling at a speed of 50-60 mph. Such damage includes fallen power lines, toppled trees, and debris blown toward you from around the neighborhood. *Once the storm is over, check for and record any roof damage, contact your insurance company,…

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    Ancient Arabia Oases

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    Oases were a breath of fresh air in the cruel Arabian desert. These waterholes occurred in areas where water was trapped underground and can range in size from acres to large areas of land. Plants ranging from palm trees to small shrubs grew by oases. Date palm trees were immediately appreciated and valued for their wood, their fruit and the shade that they provided. They quickly became a Caravans traveled from oasis to oasis, letting their herds of animals eat the vegetation while they set up…

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    Hurricane Harvey Essay

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    administrative action. Hurricane Harvey, a meteorological disaster, began as a Tropical Storm; but over time, it transitioned into a Hurricane. On August 17, 2017, the Miami National Hurricane Center identified, then, Tropical Storm Harvey, in the Caribbean Sea. However, as it continued to move west—as we learned recently in class—the storm built strength but slowly deteriorates. Then, on August 23, 2017, the storm rebuilt and continued west—developing stronger winds and finally turning into a…

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    In storm emergency situations, having a roof over your head is more than just a figure of speech! Fortunately, there are instant solutions for storm damaged roofs in Newport. Storms and tornadoes Global warming cannot be ignored. It leaves tangible evidence of its existence, not only in warmer summers, but also in the unpredictable, extreme weather which has been experienced lately in South Wales. The UK suffers about sixty tornadoes, or 'mini-tornadoes', a year, according to the Met Office,…

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    The Galveston Hurricane

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    ordinary was going to happen. Some residents of Galveston hinted there was a storm brewing in the ocean, but they just ignored the signs because they had handled many other storms. But, Galveston had never seen any hurricane or storm like this before. By mid-morning rain clouds covered the sky and the winds speed started to pick up, and by mid-afternoon the hurricane hit and only intensified as the darkness of the storm descended. The residents were warned to evacuate, but many still waited…

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