Hurricanes
During what season do we see the most hurricanes?
Summer
How long can damage paths for tornadoes be?
A) 1 mile wide and 50 miles long
B) 2 miles wide and 10 miles long
C) 10 miles wide and 100 miles long
Damage paths of tornadoes can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long
True or False
Floods only happen in areas near water.
False
No region is safe from flooding. All 50 states are subject to flash floods
Who or what starts most wildfires?
90% of all wildfires are started by humans
How do we measure how much a damage a hurricane will cause?
By its speed
Cat 1- Cat 5 with Cat 5 being the fastest
What time do tornadoes typically occur?
A) 7 am and 10 am
B) 3 pm and 9 pm
C) 1 pm and 11 am
Tornadoes are most likely to occur between 3 pm and 9 pm, but can occur at any time.
What are some of the causes of flash floods?
Flooding is caused by spring thawing (snow and frozen grounds melting in the spring), heavy rains, snow melt runoffs, and mudflows.
What state is most at risk for wildfires?
California
What percentage of hurricanes that occur in the United States hit Florida?
A) 90% B) 60% C) 40% D) 10%
C) 40%
Where is tornado alley?
A)Texas to North Dakota
B) Oklahoma to Nevada
C) Kansas to Kentucky
Tornadoes strike predominantly along Tornado Alley — a flat stretch of land from western Texas to North Dakota.
What area are most at risk?
low-lying areas, near water, or downstream from a dam
What conditions can cause a wildfire?
A) Dry and Windy
B) Wet and Rainy
Dry and Windy
What's the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?
The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is wind speed – tropical storms usually bring winds of 36 to 47 mph, whereas hurricane wind speeds are at least 74 mph.
True or False
During tornado or a tornado warning you should hide in a room full of windows
False
Where's the safest place to during a flood?
Highest ground off the floor possible
True or False?
A wildfire is able to create its own weather
True
A large wildfire — or conflagration — is capable of modifying the local weather conditions (AKA producing its own weather)
How much food and water should you store for a hurricane?
3 gallon per person
Three-day supply of non-perishable food
How fast are the winds in tornadoes?
Up to 300 miles per hour
How high are the walls of water during a flash flood?
Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 to 20 feet high.
How many acres in the US burn every year because of wildfires?
Hint: it's bigger than you think
An average of 1.2 million acres of U.S. woodland burn every year.