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1 One of the worlds deadliest disasters.

2 What is a Hurricane? Hurricane Isabel(2003) A hurricane is a storm that is as powerful as a half million atomic bombs.

3 Hurricane Development Hurricanes develop in five stages then into a hurricane. Those stages are Tropical Wave, Tropical Disturbance, Tropical Cyclone, Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, and finally a Hurricane.

4 Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale The Saffir- Simpson Hurricane Scale was formed by Herbert Saffir and Bob Simpson. They categorize hurricane by their wind speeds.

5 Historic Hurricanes Before they named hurricanes they based them on where they hit land. If they hit in a part of a state that was what the named the hurricane. They also put the year that it made landfall. For example The Galveston Hurricane of 1900.

6 Parts of a Hurricane There are four main parts of a hurricane. Those parts are the eye, eye wall, spiral rain bands, and rain shields.

7 Hurricane Preparedness Before a hurricane you should have a plan made out. You should also have a copy of all emergency information. During a hurricane make sure you have plenty of non-perishable food. Also stay with a family member at all times. After a hurricane call a disaster relief for you and your neighborhood.Only use cell phones in a life threatening situation.

8 Hurricane Impacts by Decade Hurricanes have impacted places majorly since the 1900.

9 Hurricane Quiz What does the wind speed have to be for a category1 hurricane? Answer:74-95 How many categories are there? Answer:5 Would you be able to survive by yourself during a hurricane? Answer:No


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