Formation
Where do hurricanes usually form?
Near the Equator
Name one necessity that is needed in a hurricane readiness kit.
Food, water, first aid kit, radio, flashlight.
The center of the hurricane
The Eye
How many categories of hurricanes are there?
5
Why does the hurricane weaken when over land-
There is no warm air fueling the storm
A hurricane originally starts as a… -
Tropical Disturbance
What invention made in 1935 does NASA use to help them in 3D imaging hurricanes?
A Radar
The dense circle of thunderstorms surrounding the eye of the hurricane.
The eyewall
What is the fastest wind speed ever recorded in a hurricane?
190 mph
Where does the name "hurricane" come from?
The Caribbean word for evil wind spirits, Huracan.
What does a hurricane need to form?
Warm ocean water and moist, humid air.
NASA uses what form of light from the visible spectrum to aid them in 3D imaging?
Microwaves
What are the thunderstorms and streams of clouds that are pulled into the center of a Hurricane?
Feeder Bands
This is phenomenon that occurs when wind pushes water on the shore-
Storm surge
How much rain is there normally in a hurricane?
6 inches to a foot
After the storm passes it’s first phase, it becomes a…-
Tropical Depression
What are the names of the 2 satellites that are used to predict hurricanes?
NOAA, GOES
These are the spiral of hurricanes, clouds outside the eye wall that could go for hundreds of miles, and sometimes even create tornadoes!
Rain Bands
How fast does the wind speed on a category 5 hurricane have to be?
157 mph or higher
How many hurricanes have there been in Florida?
81
What is the temperature of the water that has to be warm enough for a hurricane to form?
79 degrees
What two factors does NASA predict from their pictures? -
Path and Strength.
This part of the hurricane occurs when air, cooled by rain hits the ground, and spreads out.
Outflow
The rate at which wind speed or direction changes with height is called:
Vertical Wind Shear
What letters does a hurricane’s name never start with?
Q,U,X,Y, and Z