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Hurricanes and by Nandika Palle Causes About Hurricanes and

What is the main cause of a hurricane?

Hurricanes form over the warm water of the . When warm moist air over the water rises, it is replaced by cooler air. The cooler air will then warm and start to rise. If there is enough warm water, the cycle will continue and the and speeds will grow causing a hurricane to form.

What is the main cause of Blizzard? In general, blizzards occur when a mass of warmer air collides with a mass of very cold air. The cold air mass cuts under the warm air mass, and as the warm moist air rises upwards it forms . The collision of the air masses also provides the atmospheric tension required for high wind speeds. How Hurricanes and Blizzards measured?

How are blizzards measured?

A blizzard is one type of storm that has no scale in which to measure its intensity. A blizzard's strength is measured by an estimate based off of total snowfall and wind speeds. Every has but it isn't always visible.

How are hurricanes are measured?

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Prevention and Safety

Prevention and Safety of Blizzards:

1. Stay indoors and dress warmly. 2. Eat regularly. Drink water. 3. If you must go outside, wear layered clothing, mittens and a hat. 4. Watch for signs of hypothermia and frostbite. 5. Keep dry. if you must drive, carry a cell phone Prevention and Safety of Hurricanes:

1. Stay away from low-lying and flood prone areas. 2. Always stay indoors during a hurricane, because strong will blow things around. 3. Leave mobile homes and to go to a shelter. 4. If your home isn't on higher ground, go to a shelter. 5. If emergency managers say to evacuate, then do so immediately. Events

Blizzard Events

Hurricane Events Effects

Blizzard Effects blizzard can be a very unpleasant experience which can even be fatal. Spending time in a blizzard, unprotected, or unprepared can lead to a freezing to death, hypothermia and frostbites. Any of these conditions require medical intervention. The best way to prevent these problems is to stay locked up in the house.

Hurricane Effects:

Hurricanes are one of nature's most powerful . They produce strong winds, flooding, and heavy rainfall that can lead to inland flooding, tornadoes, and rip currents. Interesting facts

Blizzard Facts:

A blizzard is a severe snow storm with winds in excess of 35 mph and of less than a 1/4 mile for more than 3 hours.

Blizzards can also occur after snowfall when high winds cause whiteouts (fallen snow blowing around) and snowdrifts (huge mountains of snow), which decrease visibility

Hurricane Facts:

A typical hurricane can dump 6 inches to a foot of across a region. The most violent winds and heaviest take place in the wall, the ring of clouds and thunderstorms closely surrounding the eye. Every second, a large hurricane releases the energy of 10 atomic bombs. Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes Difference Between Hurricane and Blizzards

The Difference and Similarities of a Hurricane and a Blizzard Mother Nature can form many powerful storms, such as hurricanes, blizzards, , and . However, the two storms that are significant to the area are hurricanes and blizzards due to their extremely powerful type of . Hurricanes and blizzards can be catastrophic and cause excessive damage, however under different conditions. Blizzards involve large mass amounts of snow covering a wide area, while a hurricane involves excessive rain and tremendous winds. Both storms are quite different; however, there are a few similarities. A hurricane is characterized by thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rains. A blizzard is a storm with dry. How Blizzards and Hurricanes are same?

Both blizzards and hurricanes are also accompanied by . As a hurricane is formed, moist air rises and condenses. Thus, hurricanes are associated with extreme rainfall. The rising air of a blizzard creates a front that collides with air currents in areas that have heavy moisture contents.

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