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Integrated Science, Hurricanes Definition Causes and Precautions
Describe the charateristics of a cyclonic storm, particularly the Hurricane.
· Hurricanes have no fronts
· The winds weaken with height.
· The centers of the hurricane are warmer than their surroundings
· They form under weak high altitude winds.
· The air also sinks at the center of a hurricane and the main energy source is the latent heat of condensation.
· They weaken rapidly over land.

Definition:
A Hurricane is an intense tropical weather system with a well defined circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher. In the western Pacific, hurricanes are called "typhoons," and in the Indian Ocean are called "cyclones." Hurricanes are products of the tropical ocean and atmosphere. Each year on average, ten tropical storms (of which six becom become hurricanes) develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico. Many of these remain over the ocean. Howevever, about five hurricanes strike the United States coastline every 3 years.

Records of hurricane in the Caribbean: · Anguilla - Hurricane Earl - 2010 · Antigua & Barbuda - Hurricane Debby - 2000 , Hurricane Omar - 2008 , Hurricane Earl - 2010 · Babrbados - Hurricane Joyce - 2000 · Haiti - Hurricane Isaac -2012 , Hurricane Hanna - 2008 , Hurricane Ernesto - 2008 , Hurricane Kyle - 2008 · Grenanda- Hurricane Emily - 2005

Evacuation & Safety Procedures: (Hurricane)
When a Warning or Hurricane watch is occured : · Leave low lying areas. · Protect windows with plywood boards, or storm shutters. · Secure outside objects. · Make sure you have plenty of fuel and water. · Have several days supply of food and water for each family member. · If called to evacuate, do so immediately. Before the storm: -Stay in Secure Room. -Stay away from windows. -Do not use the phone, or candles. -Have supplies on hand. -Remain indoors when the eye moves over your area because the storm will resume

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