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You rate a hurricane by the intencity of the winds. This is measured in category (CAT).
CAT 1 is a hurricane with winds of 74-95 mph
CAT 2-Winds of 96-110
Cat 3-Winds of 111-130
Cat 4-Winds of 131-155
Cat 5-Winds of 155+
Although you think CAT 5 must be catastrophic, and CAT 1 must be nothing, Then think again!
Take this example-Katrina was only a CAT 3, but it damaged levees which in turn flooded New Orleans.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt rates hurricanes by their maximum sustained sustained wind speed.
Category 1: 74-95 mph
Category 2: 96-110 mph
Category 3: 111-129 mph
Category 4: 130-156 mph
Category 5: 157 mph or higher
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∙ 11y agoYes. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale based on their sustained wind speeds.
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∙ 11y agoHurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
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∙ 11y agoHurricanes are ranked in categories.
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How do they measure the severity of hurricanes?
they measure hurricanes on the saffir-simpson scale ( category 1,2,3,4,5) by measuring the following 4 things: barometric pressure, wind speed, storm surge, and possible damage.
Does a hurricane cause global warming?
No, Hurricane Katrina caused flooding and terrible damage to humans and property, but it did not cause global warming. Global warming is caused among other things by man burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and putting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Which world regions hurricanes?
Hurricanes are experienced more in the Pacific Ocean. The western Pacific experiences more hurricanes. The Atlantic and the Indian Ocean also experience hurricanes.
Do hurricanes occur in the Antarctic?
No, hurricanes are confined to the tropics. Hurricanes require a lot of energy from warm ocean water. It is far too cold in and around Antarctica to support hurricanes.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
Why do scientist classify the severity and type of impact on ecosystems by flooding tornadoes and hurricanes?
how do scientists classify the severity and type of impact on ecosystems by floods, tornadoes, and, hurricanes
How are Atlantic hurricanes ranked?
Atlantic hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale categorizes them based on sustained winds. They are then ranked by category.
Do humans cause hurricanes?
No, hurricanes are natural phenomena, however there is some evidence that humans may have affected the frequency and severity of hurricanes as a consequence of global warming.
Severity is ranked in qualitative terms using what standard categories?
Catastrophic, critical, moderate, negligible
How do they measure the severity of hurricanes?
they measure hurricanes on the saffir-simpson scale ( category 1,2,3,4,5) by measuring the following 4 things: barometric pressure, wind speed, storm surge, and possible damage.
How are tsunamis and hurricanes created in Hawaii?
CORRECTED: Hurricanes are storms that happen in the Atlantic (East Coast). Typhoons are storms (hurricanes) that happen in the Pacific (West Coast). Why they are called something different I do not know. Yet, both storms are created in the same manner as all storms, only being over water, they become more tumultuous.Tsunamis are waves, and are not associated with storms, but earthquakes. When there is a shift in the ocean floor, of course it causes waves. The severity of the shift is a direct affect on the severity of the wave.Poseidon makes them.
Does a hurricane cause global warming?
No, Hurricane Katrina caused flooding and terrible damage to humans and property, but it did not cause global warming. Global warming is caused among other things by man burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) and putting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
What is the name of the Tulsa football team associate with The University of Tulsa?
The name of the Tulsa football team that is associated with the University of Tulsa is the Golden Hurricanes. It was ranked in the top 25 in the NCAA in 2010.
How are hurricanes and tornadoes classified?
Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Scale from category 1 (weakest) to category 5 (strongest) based on sustained wind speed. Tornadoes are rated on the Enhanced Fujita or "EF" scale (formerly the Fujita or "F" scale) from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest) based on the severity of the damage they cause.
Does Italy have hurricanes?
Italy does not have hurricanes. Hurricanes form over tropical waters.
Severity in a sentence?
Severity is the condition of being severe. Sentences with severity: "The criminals were punished based on the severity of their crimes." "Mom did not know the severity of the damage."
In what specialties is NYU Medical Center nationally ranked in?
NYU Medical Centre has many nationally ranked specialties, these include diabetes and cancer. They have 13 nationally ranked specialties which I will list below: They are ranked 30 in Cancer; They are ranked 14 in Cardiology & Heart Surgery; They are ranked 20 in Diabetes & Endocrinology; They are ranked 22 in Ear, Nose & Throat; They are ranked 37 in Gastroenterology; They are ranked 9 in Geriatrics; They are ranked 45 in Nephrology; They are ranked 8 in Neurology & Neurosurgery; They are ranked 6 in Orthopedics; They are ranked 35 in Pulmonology; They are ranked 8 in Rehabilitation They are ranked 7 in Rheumatology; And finally they are ranked 17 in Urology.
