Hurricane

BY GROUP 4:BY GROUP 4:

Ellie, Milica, Terry & Joe.Ellie, Milica, Terry & Joe.

What causes a What causes a Hurricane?Hurricane? Warm ocean waters cause more evaporation.Warm ocean waters cause more evaporation.

This provides more energy for the Hurricane to start.This provides more energy for the Hurricane to start. Strong winds collide causing the air to rush upwards.Strong winds collide causing the air to rush upwards. Light winds around the area allow it to start spinning. Light winds around the area allow it to start spinning. This pattern continues, making the hurricane stronger This pattern continues, making the hurricane stronger

and faster.and faster.

Where do Hurricanes Where do Hurricanes occur?occur? Hurricanes can occur almost Hurricanes can occur almost

anywhere.anywhere. Most Hurricanes occur in the vast Most Hurricanes occur in the vast

surroundings of the USA.surroundings of the USA. They can also occur in areas such as They can also occur in areas such as

Europe, Australia and of course Europe, Australia and of course America.America.

They can also happen anywhere else They can also happen anywhere else in the world.in the world.

How do people work How do people work together to restore the together to restore the damage of a Hurricane?damage of a Hurricane? Different fundraisers.Different fundraisers. Volunteers helping to rebuild houses Volunteers helping to rebuild houses

farms, etc.farms, etc. Money from the GovernmentMoney from the Government

How often do Hurricanes occur &How often do Hurricanes occur &How long do they last?How long do they last?

In the US, the hurricane season is from In the US, the hurricane season is from June 1June 1stst – November 30th. – November 30th.

In the rest of the world, they can occur In the rest of the world, they can occur at any time.at any time.

How could you prepare How could you prepare for this disaster?for this disaster? Bring in outdoor furniture.Bring in outdoor furniture. Assemble your disaster supply kit.Assemble your disaster supply kit. Listen to radio or television for Listen to radio or television for

weather updates.weather updates. Shut off utilities (water, gas, Shut off utilities (water, gas,

electricity).electricity). Be prepared to evacuate if told.Be prepared to evacuate if told.

What Are the What Are the consequences of this consequences of this disaster?disaster? Homes, buildings etc. are Homes, buildings etc. are

destroyed.destroyed. Water, valuables and shelter is Water, valuables and shelter is

lost.lost. Loss of vegetation and food.Loss of vegetation and food. Sometimes it can cause deaths.Sometimes it can cause deaths.

Are there tools, information or Are there tools, information or measuring devices to predict measuring devices to predict measure or prevent a measure or prevent a hurricane?hurricane?

(NHC) National Hurricane Centre in (NHC) National Hurricane Centre in Miami, Florida is a part of the Miami, Florida is a part of the national weather services.national weather services.

The (NHC) tracks Hurricanes all The (NHC) tracks Hurricanes all around the world around the world

Is there a well known Is there a well known disaster that has disaster that has occurred?occurred?

Hurricane Katrina

August 28th 2005To

August 30th 2005Fatalities:1,836

Highest winds: 280 km/h

Interesting factsInteresting facts

Hurricanes can cause flooding, tip Hurricanes can cause flooding, tip tides, tornadoes.tides, tornadoes.

‘‘Hurricane’ actually came from Hurricane’ actually came from the Mayan word ‘Hurakan.’the Mayan word ‘Hurakan.’

ReferencesReferences

www.library.thinkquest.org/www.library.thinkquest.org/naturaldisasters/hurricanes.htlmnaturaldisasters/hurricanes.htlm

http://www.answers.com/topic/what-is-http://www.answers.com/topic/what-is-a-hurricane-kidsa-hurricane-kids

http://www.fema.gov/kids/hurr.htmhttp://www.fema.gov/kids/hurr.htm http://www.atl.ec.gc.ca/weather/http://www.atl.ec.gc.ca/weather/

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