HMH - HURRICANES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE STORMS

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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What does 'eventually' mean?

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Something that will happen at some time, usually after a series of other events.

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What does 'mobile' mean?

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Able to move or be moved.

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What are 'regions'?

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Different areas or parts of a larger space.

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What is a 'foundation'?

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The base pieces that houses and buildings are built upon.

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What does 'anchored' mean?

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Firmly attached to something else or weighed down so it won't move easily.

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What is the role of warm ocean water in hurricane formation?

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Warm ocean water provides the energy needed for hurricanes to form and strengthen.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speed and potential damage.

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What is storm surge?

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An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds and low pressure.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eye wall where the strongest winds occur.