Storms

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over warm ocean waters and has a defined circulation pattern.

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Where do hurricanes usually start?

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Hurricanes usually start over ocean waters.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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What type of clouds do thunderstorms usually form in?

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Thunderstorms usually form within cumulonimbus clouds.

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What storm releases electrical charges?

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Thunderstorms release electrical charges.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of warm air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, forming a funnel-shaped cloud.

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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The main components of a hurricane include the eye, eyewall, and rainbands.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, intense storm that forms over land, while a hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear are necessary for a hurricane to form.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm center of the storm, surrounded by the eyewall, where the most severe weather occurs.