By: Rawan Hussain AlQahtani Hurricanes By: Rawan Hussain AlQahtani

Objective Learn about Hurricanes causes, formation, and danger. Hurricane Precautions. Hurricanes before and After.

Intro What is a Hurricane? And intense tropical weather system with a well defined circulation and wind speed of 74 mph or higher (Average wind speed is 18-27). Hurricanes are typically 500 km in diameter. In the Atlantic the hurricane season begins Jun 1st- November 30th. In the Eastern Pacific the season begins May 15th – November 30th. Other names: Typhoons(In Western Pacific) Cyclones(Indian Ocean)

Views of Hurricanes from Satillites:

Hurricane’s danger Hurricane is one of the most devastating natural disasters. It affects thousands of people each year and sometimes causes deaths, especially in the third world countries.(ex: Cuba and Haiti) Hurricanes cause crashing high waves and sudden severe floods. heavy rain. Some houses and buildings cant resist the power of a hurricane and get damaged or crushed. The winds of the hurricane can blow the roof of the house. It causes great financial loss.

Characteristics of Hurricanes The rising of the sea level due to low pressure. High winds and waves. Flooding Tornadoes

Flooding Its caused by the storm and heavy rainfall that accompanies the hurricane.

Tornadoes Many people are unaware of the tornadoes that comes along with hurricanes without early warning. It normally occur close to the eye of the hurricane.

Formation Hurricanes begin with a tropical storm at the Pacific and Atlantic oceans near the equator. As the water evaporates and rises the more heated moisture is there. The wind moves counterclockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator. As it goes to the land or cooler water the winds slows down and the hurricane disappears.

Hurricane Diagram

Parts of Hurricane

Before the Hurricane Who should leave when officials recommend evacuation for some areas: Residents of low sea level areas Manufactured Housing residents Persons with special needs or health conditions Persons close to the water Securing the house tips: Turn off water, electricity and gas. Bring in all outdoor furniture and items Lock all windows and doors firmly Board up windows, if not stay away from them. Supplies: Non-perishable food. Lots of water. Flashlights. Extra batteries. Radio.

After the Hurricane Electricity goes off (No AC!!) No water. Shops are closed. Tips: Stay out of corrupt areas. Do not use the telephone. Stay away from power lines Do not use water till you receive a message that its safe. Listen to local radio station to receive the updates.

My Personal Experience with Hurricane Ike!! Ike started as category 4 hurricane(winds speed =145 mph) moving along Cuba, Haiti...etc. Then it hit Galveston, Texas with category 2. At least 195 deaths. 112 people died in the US. $29.6 billion estimated financial coast in the coastal areas. Houston’s skyscrapers:

Hurricane Ike 2008

A week later everything is back to normal :’)

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