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Hurricanes
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Introduction Hurricanes are storms with a violent wind that can be categorized from a category 1 hurricanes (Lowest windspeed) to category 5 (Highest windspeed.) A hurricane is a powerful rotating storm that forms over oceans near the the equator.

Dangers Depending on the category of the hurricane the amount of damage ranges. Hurricane winds can either take trees from the ground or blow away houses. The damage will increase, the higher the category. How it can hurt people is that the winds can sweep people away but this can be prevented by staying in a basement. Yet Hurricanes at a higher category are likely get through and kill you or make objects get into your body causing a serious injury. (4/5)

Conditions of Formation Air from surrounding areas with higher air pressure pushes into the low pressure area. Then the air becomes warm and moistens and rises. When the warm air raises the air around it spins and takes place of the warm air. The warmed moist air rises and cools off the water in the air forms clouds. The clouds spin and rotate and are given the oceans heat and water evaporating from the surface. (2)

Historical Examples

Hurricane Katrina was hurricane in late summer of 2005 there was hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico which was powered up to category 5 storm with winds estimated to 175 mph. Hurricane Katrina was the most destructive storm in economic losses. There were not as much human loss as other category 5storms but almost destroyed all of the coast.(3)

Safety  If you are told to evacuate then evacuate immediatley. Protect anyplace where wind can enter your house. Strengthen the exterior of your house so it can not be ripped open. Also to prevent dangers you might want to have thought the following: Having a pace to go, Developing a Family plan, Creating a disaster supply kit, having a pet plan (to make sure what you do with your feline friend), and lastly securing your home. If you have this in mind plus that a hurricane can come early or late in the season you will be ready for whatever comes.(4)

Sources 1. How Hurricanes Form, Enchanted Learning, 22 November,2010, [],

2.How do Hurricanes Form, Space Place, 2 December 2010, []

3.HURRICANE KATRINA — MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE EVER TO STRIKE THE U.S. Publication of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), [|U.S. Department of Commerce] Last Updated: February 12, 2007 12:30 PM, 2 December 2010, http://www.katrina.noaa.gov/

**4. NOAA IS ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE SEASON.** July 30, 2006. . For another interesting learning experience from the NOAA about Hurricanes click the link below http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/pdf/canelab.htm 5. Hurricane Dangers. Hazard Management Cayman Islands .