1. The History, Structure, Development, and Destruction
HURRICANES
The History, Structure, Development, and Destruction
Done by:
Suzette Ferguson
Kedian Drummond
Thomlie Eulitte
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2. What is a hurricane?
Violent cyclonic storm that develops in the tropical region
Wind speeds are > 74 mph
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3. Rotation and Pressure In which direction does a hurricane rotate?
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Is the barometric pressure inside the hurricane high or low?
LOW

4. When is Hurricane Season?
June 1st
through
November
31st

5. Ever wonder how hurricanes get their names?
Storms were named according to a phonetic alphabet (e.g., Able, Baker, Charlie) and the names used were the same for each hurricane season.
Tropical storms are given names when they display a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds of 39 miles per hour.

6. What is the role of the National Weather Service during hurricane season?
Provides weather information, such as data from satellites
Responsible for issuing watches and warnings to the media and general public

7. Watch vs. Warning
What is the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning?
Watch – Tropical storm poses a threat to coastal areas with 36 hours
Warning - Tropical storm conditions are expected in a coastal area within 24 hours

8. What conditions must be present for a hurricane to develop?
Warm ocean temperatures (>80˚ F) up to 60m deep
Little to no wind shear
Low pressure system at least 5˚ North or South of Equator
Rotation caused by winds
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9. What is the major source of energy fueling a hurricane?
Heat Energy evaporating from the ocean surface
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10. Hurricane Anatomy
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11. Another look at the Structure
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12. Compare the Following
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13. Comparison of Terms Tropical Disturbance
Group of thunderstorms in the tropics that are present for at least 24 hours
Tropical Wave
Lack of circulation, winds <25 mph and every direction
Tropical Depression
Closed circulation but disorganized, winds at least 25 mph

14. Comparison of Terms Tropical Storm
Shower and thunderstorm moves over closed circulation, winds greater than 39 mph
Hurricane
Eye is developed, winds > 74 mph

15. By what two factors is hurricane strength measured?
Wind Speed
Barometric Pressure

16. How Hurricanes are Formed

17. What is the Name of the Scale Used to Categorize Hurricanes?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Category
Max Wind Speed
(mph)
Min. Surface Pressure (mb)
Storm Surge m (ft) 1
74-96
> 980
1-1.7 (3-5) 2
97-111
(6-8) 3
(9-12) 4
(13-18) 5
> 155
< 920
> 5.7 (>19)
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18. What causes the damage in a hurricane?
Winds
Flooding
Storm Surge

19. What is a storm surge?
Large wall or dome of water that rushes into the coastline as a result of a hurricane making landfall.

20. What destroys a hurricane?
Strong vertical winds
Cold water
Movement over land
Friction
Lack of moisture

21. Explain why the majority of the costliest storms are relatively recent
Damage is a result of development
There are more developed areas and possessions than in the past
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22. Explain why the deadliest storms were longer ago.
Lack of instrumentation to predict and track storms
People were not warned of the incoming danger
Damages from Hurricane Ivan
Results of the Galveston Hurricane
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23. How has a hurricane affected you personally?
Damage to your house from wind?
Damage from flooding?
Destroyed vacation house?
Damage to family members’ homes?

24. Flooding as a result of a
Hurricane Ivan

25. Damage to St. James Extensive Flooding Extended Power outages
Flood Related Deaths
Property Damage
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26. Damage to Jamaica

27. Protection Listen to warnings Take all warnings seriously
Follow evacuations
Prepare Food and Water for extensive power outages

28. THE END
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