hurricane
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How do hurricanes develop

warm water and rising moist air and the earth rotation

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Hurricane season in the Atlantic officially begins on this date each year.

What is June 1st?

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This term refers to the abnormal rise of water generated by a storm's winds, which causes the most loss of life.

What is storm surge?

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When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach this speed in mph, it is classified as a hurricane.

What is 74 mph?

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Hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere rotate in this direction, opposite to the hands of a clock.

What is counterclockwise?

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Hurricanes get their energy from warm water in this large body.

What is the ocean?

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This 2005 hurricane was the costliest in U.S. history, causing roughly$125 billion in damage.

What is Katrina?

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This 1900 storm is considered the deadliest in U.S. history, devastating a city in Texas.

What is the Galveston Hurricane?

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This is the calm center of a hurricane where winds are light.

What is the eye?