Hurricanes
How do Hurricanes form
They form over really warm ocean water. The wind must be blowing the same direction at the same speed upward to force air upward from the ocean surface
What is the average yearly amount of deaths from a tornado
70 deaths
What travels faster, lightning or thunder?
Lightning. Light travels faster then sound.
What is a way to predict blizzards?
Look at satellite images of the sky
What is a way to practice safety during a thunderstorm?
Stay inside and do not go outside and if you can't get inside crouch down and tuck your head with your hands over your ears.
What are the characteristics of a hurricane
How do you predict a tornado?
The color of the sky might change to a darker color and the wind speeds will pick up
How many deaths happen each year from lightning?
50 deaths
How long(in hours) does a blizzard last?
Longer then 3 hours
What is a way to practice safety for a hurricane?
Take shelter in an interior room and stay away from all glass windows or doors.
How do hurricane specialists predict hurricanes
Hurricane specialists use weather observations from satellites, radar, and aircraft reconnaissance.
What are the characteristics of a tornado?
How many miles away can you hear thunder
Up to 12 miles
Blizzards commonly occur at __ degrees Fahrenheit?
20 degrees
What is a way to practice safety for a tornado?
Go to the basement or the lowest room without windows near you
Why do hurricanes have names
So they can classify them and not confuse them
What are Tornado measured by?
Wind speed and destruction
How do you predict a thunderstorm?
Satellite images can show where and when cumulus clouds are forming.
What are blizzards characteristics?
A severe snowstorm with winds about 35 mph and can see about 1/4 mile away.
What is a way to practice safety for a blizzard?
Stock up on food and water and get an emergency medicine bag