Types of Severe Weather

The video discusses various types of severe weather, including tornadoes, hurricanes, nor'easters, and haboobs. It explains how these weather events form, their characteristics, and their potential impacts on safety and property. Tornadoes and hurricanes are compared, highlighting differences in wind speed, duration, and area affected. Nor'easters are described as winter storms with significant precipitation, while haboobs are dust storms caused by fast-moving winds. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these phenomena to better prepare for severe weather conditions.

What is the primary cause of tornado formation?

• The meeting of warm, humid air and cold, dry air

• The spinning of high-altitude winds

• The collision of ocean currents

• The rise of cold air over warm air

Which of the following is a key difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Tornadoes last longer than hurricanes

• Tornadoes have slower wind speeds than hurricanes

• Hurricanes form over land, tornadoes over water

• Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes

What is a nor'easter most likely to cause during winter?

• Droughts

• Heatwaves

• Blizzard conditions

• Tornadoes

What is a haboob?

• A winter blizzard

• A sandstorm or dust storm

• A severe thunderstorm

• A type of hurricane

Which severe weather event is characterized by fast-moving winds without precipitation?

• Haboob

• Nor'easter

• Tornado

• Hurricane