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    weather conditions, other conditions that had to do with things around it like human error and lots of impact from this storms hit. Hurricane weather conditions. Hurricane weather conditions were absolutely brutal, from the winds, to water, even to the eye and size of the storm. The winds of the storm reached more than 150 mph. In Boston the winds got up to 183 mph. Water in this storm included waves that were 30 to 50 feet in Long Island, NY. There were floods that were 12 to 17 feet of water.…

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    The U.S. had major problems in the 1930’s and 40’s.Weather is what caused the dust bowl. Farmers had major struggles from the dry weather and dust storms.“Farmers and landholders in the Great Plains had to migrate in the 1930s during a period of drought, irregular rain, and erosion.”"Sander"All farming was ruined because of the weather farmers couldn't grow crops and the topsoil was ruined.They moved west to California where conditions would be better and tried to restart there.Weather was so…

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    considered a single celled storm. What is a single celled storm?, You may ask. Well a single celled storm or otherwise known as pulse storms, are small thunderstorms that are usually short lasting, times for an average single cell storm is about 20-30 minutes.There are 3 stages of a single celled storm. The first stage is the developing stage,…

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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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