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Why doesn't Jupiter's hurricane go away?
As with a hurricane on Earth the "Great Red Spot" is fed by heat, but unlike on Earth, the heat is generated internally on...
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How do cyclones form?
Cyclones are caused by warm tropical moisture bearing clouds developing in open oceans or seas. Cyclones can only form over warm...
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
There is no difference in the way they both behave. However, they do form in different parts of the world, typhoons form in the...
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When did people first identify the spiral shape of a hurricane?
The answer, of course, depends on the exact date of when someone first flew over or photographed with a satelite and area being...
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When is hurricane season in the Caribbean?
Every year between June 1 and November 30 (commonly called hurricane season), hurricanes threaten the eastern and gulf coasts of...
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How are hurricanes named?
The Atlantic is assigned six lists of names, with one list used each year. Every sixth year, the first list begins again. Each...
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Which direction does a tornado rotate?
Tornadoes normally rotate cyclonically in direction (counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere, clockwise in the southern)....
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How does global warming cause hurricanes?
I don't think it's clear that it does. It could be that the tropical oceans will become warmer with a simultaneous decrease in...
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What is the freezing temperature of wine?
Because wine is a water based solution containing ethanol (and various other solutes), it has to get colder than the 32 degrees...
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Where do hurricanes get all of their energy?
How a hurricane gains it's strength is by warm water, or simply heat. The French patriot Carnot was concerned that Britain...
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Where does Earth's water come from?
Condensing water vapor, augmented by ice and liquid water delivered by asteroids and the larger proto-planets, comets, and...
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How are typhoons formed?
Typhoons can be called hurricanes or cyclones, depending on where they are found in the world. Typhoons are referred to as...
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a cyclone?
-- Hurricane: a violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean. A hurricane is actually...
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How did Cyclone Tracy impact on the environment?
Cyclone Tracy, 1974, ended in almost complete destruction, which caused a catastrophic disruption to Darwin. Water supplies were...
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Why do clouds float?
They float because they are made of water and ice particles. All together, it's really heavy, more than an elephant. However,...
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What is a typhoon?
A typhoon is a strong tropical cyclone. It usually occurs on the Pacific coast and the Indian Ocean.
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Is it possible for a hurricane to hit England?
No, the water is to cold. Hurricanes form over warm water. Hurricanes can hit england. The second part of your answer is...
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Is a cyclone bigger than a hurricane?
Actually, a cyclone is another name for a hurricane so they are the same size.
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Where do cyclones occur?
Cyclones occur in a variety of areas around the world. "Cyclone" is the generic term for cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes....
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What is the average rainfall in the Amazon Basin?
Here are opinions and answers from FAQ Farmers: The climate is warm and humid, with an average temperature of 79 degrees and...
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What is the highest number of hurricanes recorded in a season and what was the last one's name?
The last ones name was Katrina. To find out the wrest of your questions look on the "NOAA" web site. It will tell you everything...
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How do you become prepared for a cyclone?
Board up the windows, find a safe place or leave, depending on your situation. Have canned food and bottled water if you stay and...
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How do you identify if your windows and doors have hurricane impact glass?
I wouldn't count on hurricane impact glass. Take a look at buildings on the news where a hurricane has passed through. It's...
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What does a hurricane survival plan consist of?
A hurricane survival plan consists of:- 1.The establishment of a shelter that is reinforced and can withstand high winds...
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What is the difference between a typhoon and a super typhoon?
A super typhoon is a typhoon which has gained windspeeds of above 150 MPH. This is equivalent to a category 4 Hurricane.
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What are hurricanes called in other places?
The correct term for hurricanes is cyclone. This is the generic term that covers tropical storms of both the northern and...
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How are hurricanes caused?
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How long is the Atlantic hurricane season?
Officially it is June 1 through November 30 each year. There have been hurricanes tracked as early as May and as late as...
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What kills the majority of people when a hurricane strikes?
Most hurricane deaths are from drowning. Storm surge is what kills most people in a hurricane. The storm pushes water to the...
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What is a hurricane?
What is a hurricane? A hurricane is a severe tropical cyclone. In order to be a hurricane, the wind speeds must reach at least...
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What was the name of the first Atlantic hurricane?
Starting point: The first refrence I could find is "Hurricane Santa Ana" which struck Puerto Rico with exceptional violence on...
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What category was Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy was rated as a category 4 cyclone. There have been suggestions that it was even a category 5, but this is not...
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How do you use a geostrophic-wind scale?
A geostrophic wind scale is a graphical device printed in synoptic weather charts available on weather fax or on the internet,...
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Who is disgusted with Bill Proenza at the National Hurricane Center?
The upper management.
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What are some weather disturbances?
Tornadoes, hurricanes...
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What causes the storm surge associated with hurricanes?
A storm surge is flooding that results from a storm along coastal areas. It is caused by strong winds blowing over large...
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How is the Hurricane of Galveston remembered?
It is known as Isaac's Storm and was the subject of a book by Erik Larson by the same name. It is based on the diaries of Isaac...
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Why are cyclones identified using men and womens names?
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE , NOAA, National Weather Service Experience shows that the use of short, distintive given names...
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Why are storms classed as Lows with severe winds and not cyclones?
Cyclones too are low pressure areas as like storms.But cyclones contain both a worm front & a cold front.Which the storms lacks....
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What and where was the worst hurricane?
There are different way to define the "worst hurricane". Hurricane Katrina, which hit the USA in 2005, caused the largest amount...
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What latitudes are hurricanes found in?
Hurricanes form over tropical waters between 8 and 20 degrees latitude. They occur in areas of high humidity, light winds, and...
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Can a hurricane push a tidal wave?
It doesn't push a tidal wave (a misleading name for a tsunami), but it does push a storm surge. The leading quadrant (typically...
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How do cyclones form and what makes them happen?
A cyclone is formed over tropical seas. Winds from opposite directions meet. This air is heated by the warm seas and so...
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What chemicals do you use to remove saltwater from your pool after it was flooded due to a hurricane?
No chemicals. Pump it out and refill after cleaning it. k
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What is a typical diameter for a typhoon or hurricane?
the answer is 50 or 70 ft in diameter The typical diameter of a hurricane (or typhoon) is 100 miles. This means that hurricane...
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What is the difference between a cyclone and a tornado?
this info is copied from ttp://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L1.html While both tropical cyclones and tornadoes are atmospheric...
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What type of plane is used to fly into hurricanes for scientific measurements?
The aircraft most commonly used is the Lockheed WC-130 Hercules flown by the US Air Force Reserve from Keesler AFB, Mississippi....
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Can you predict a cyclone or hurricane?
Yes, but its a rare happening that someone acculy fortells the future. Its a 1 in a million changes of that happening. It would...
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Why do cyclones lose intensity as they move inland?
Cyclones ( hurricanes in the northern hemisphere ) gain the energy for their winds from heat rising from ocean waters. Water is a...
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What not to do during a typhoon?
Do not stay in open spaces, do not drive or walk, do not be near or operate electrical powered devices, look for shelter in well...
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Will The Hurricane ever be The Hurricane again?
Either the creative team, or Gregory Helms, was tired of "the hurricane," but he might be "the hurricane" again some day. I mean,...
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How do cyclones affect the atmosphere?
they dont
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What is the name of the earliest Hurricane to strike the US during any given season?
The earliest hurricane to strike the U.S. was Alma in northwest Florida on June 9, 1966.
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What do you do before a cyclone hits?
Emergency Management Queensland's website offers the following advice for basic action before and during a cyclone: Have a list...
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What is the Coriolis effect?
the history of the Coriolis effect is: an inertial force described by the 19th-century French engineer-mathematician...
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If a cyclone or hurricane began in the southern hemisphere and moved to the northern hemisphere would the Coriolis Effect cause the cyclone to switch the direction that it is spinning?
The Coriolis effect actually stops any hurricane or cyclone from crossing the equator. It's like a "Coriolis barrier", if you...
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Which Atlantic hurricanes were severe enough to have had their names retired?
Agnes 1972 Florida, Northeast USA Alicia 1983 North Texas Allison 2001 Texas Allen 1980 Antilles, Mexico, south Texas Andrew...
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What was the deadliest hurricane on record?
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When does the hurricane season start?
The hurricane season starts on June 1 of every year and ends on Nov 30 of every year.
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What is a storm surge?
The force of the wind piles up water before the typoon comes onto land.
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Why do tornadoes and hurricanes twirl?
See the related link to Coriolis Effect
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How does El Nino affect climates around the world?
El Nino effects two major countries. Australia and South Amercia. In Australia, The 'El Nino Effect" causes drought, lack of...
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How fast does a tidal wave travel?
It depends on the depth. On deep oceans it can hit 500 mph. Near the land it slows down to 20 or 30...
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How do cyclones affect rocks?
Not really at all. Except through erosion from rainfall. Extensive rain and flooding may also cause landslides and mudslides,...
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How long did cyclone Althea last?
The winds started becoming destructive at about 7.30am and by about 11.30am it was safe to go outside, maybe a little earlier. I...
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What is cyclone Larry?
Severe Tropical Cyclone Larry was a tropical cyclone that made landfall in Australia in 2006. It started as a low pressure system...
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How did Cyclone Tracy start?
Cyclone Tracy began as a depression in the Arafura Sea on 20 December 1974. It gradually moved in a southwesterly direction,...
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What affects do hurricanes have on Earth?
Hurricanes do not have any effects on the earth itself, but they obviously effect buildings, trees, cars, etc.
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When do hurricanes most frequently occur in in the Atlantic?
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins in June and ends at the end of November. Though, sometimes hurricanes can form before...
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What was the worst hurricane to hit England?
On Oct. 15/87 a BBC weatherman famously dismissed any rumours that a hurrican was on its way to souther England. Scientifically...
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Can accordion hurricane shutters be motorized?
The only company that can supply motorized accordian shutters is High Velocity out of Naples Fl
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What is deadlier- a category-5 hurricane or a F5 tornado?
On average Hurricanes are more deadly in the sense of human lifes lost, not because they are stronger than tornadoes [because...
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What made Katrina so destructive?
Firstly, it was a category 3 hurricane when it hit New Orleans, However, it was the third strongest hurricane to hit the U.S.,...
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How many people died in Cyclone Tracy?
Originally the death toll from Tracy was put at 65. 49 of these deaths occurred on land and 16 were at sea. Those who were there...
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What ere the safety tips to survive during typhoon?
that guy is right get the hell out of there!!!!!!!!!!! The best thing to do is to be informed. If you know ahead of time that...
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What was the strongest hurricane in US history?
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Does God cause hurricanes and tornados?
God is not causing the earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, droughts, and volcanic eruptions that are so often in today�s news. He...
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How do meteorologists track severe storms?
Radar is the most useful tool these days. You can track position and rain intensity directly, and it can be used to discern...
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What was the largest tornado ever recorded in the US in terms of width of path?
The largets tornado in history was on May 3, 1999. I know because I was in the tornado. It didn't have as many fatalities as the...
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What are Asian translations for the word typhoon?
Chinese: 颱 台 tái - typhoon 颱風 台风 tái fēng - hurricane; typhoon 暴風雨 暴风雨 bào fēng yu - rainstorm;...
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How many people were killed by hurricane elena?
4 people were killed indirectly, but none directly by Hrricane elena
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What is a major hurricane?
A "major hurricane" is a hurricane rated as a 3-5 on the Saffir-Simpson scale. See Web Links for more information on the...
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Can you have a hurricane in CA?
no
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Why do all storms happen?
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When was the 1962 cyclone in seattle wa?
The Unusual Mid-Spring Windstorm of April 27, 1962 compiled by Wolf Read Introduction In late April 1962, a very...
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How did Darwin change and recover after Cyclone Tracy?
It was completely destroyed, and it had to be rebuilt. A link is provided for more detailed information. People had to leave the...
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What happened during Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy began as a tropical storm out in the Arafura Sea. It developed into a category 4 cyclone as it moved towards...
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Which decade experienced the most hurricanes in the United States?
the 1910's.
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How do hurricanes move?
Hurricanes travel from west Africa to U.S. along the tradewinds from 5-20 degrees North latitude. Whether they curve into the...
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Can hurricanes cause flood?
yes. Because the storm surge or the water picked up by the winds drop onto land and causes floods sometimes. Hurricanes can...
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What is the strongest earthquake ever recorded?
May 22, 1960 Chile: strongest earthquake ever recorded (15.2 magnitude) struck off the coast, causing tsunamis over 10 meters...
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What animal is the Miami hurricane?
the bird is a ibis it's the last bird to leave the area when a hurricane comes in
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What is a Tropical depression?
A Tropical depression is a tropical mass of thunderstorms with a cyclonic wind circulation between 20 and 34 knots.
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How does a hurricane occur?
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How are hurricanes assigned names?
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Who is responsible for naming hurricanes?
The list is maintained by a committee of the World Meteorological Organization. Various world regions have a list assigned to...
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Who can slow down storms?
no one except God.
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What does tau 48 means in weather forecasting?
As a guess, TAU is the greek letter T and stands for time. Therefore TAU 48 is Time 48 hours after the present time of the...
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Where do most hurricanes form?
large windstorms form over oceans. formed in the Atlantic are called hurricanes. formed in the Pacific are called typhoons. if...
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?
A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain, that begins in the ocean, and builds up strength as it moves across the...
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