Severe Weather

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What do hurricanes need to form?

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Hurricanes need warm water to form.

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What is a unique characteristic of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are named.

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Where do tornadoes typically form?

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Tornadoes can form over land or water.

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How are hurricanes and tornadoes rated?

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Hurricanes are rated based on categories, while tornadoes are classified by the amount of damage they cause.

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What is a key difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

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Hurricanes last for a longer time compared to tornadoes.

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What type of weather phenomenon is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the average number of hurricanes that occur each year?

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There are about 1,200 hurricanes per year.

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What is the primary cause of tornado formation?

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Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms.

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What is the Fujita scale used for?

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The Fujita scale is used to classify tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale used for?

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The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speeds.