Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Facts about Hurricanes:
  • Winds are usually greater than 75 mph
  • It begins over the sea with low air pressure
  • The eye is 30-100 miles wide
  • They occur on coastal areas
  • They are also called typhoons
  • Hurricanes also cause floods
  • They die when they reach land
Facts about Tornadoes:
  • Trees and cars may be picked up and carried.
  • Tornadoes are most common in North America.
  • It usually begins and ends suddenly.
  • Winds are greater than 300 mph.
  • They often begin in a thunderstorm over land.
  • The eye is several yards wide..
  • Usually moves in a Southwest or Northeast direction.

Hurricane:


Tornado:

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