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Hurricanes are large swirling storms that form over warm ocean waters and produce winds over 74 mph. They can cause significant damage from high winds and storm surge flooding when they make landfall. There are five categories of hurricanes based on wind speed ranging from 74-157 mph as defined by the Saffir-Simpson scale. The eye is the calm center of the storm surrounded by the strongest winds and heaviest rain in the eyewall, with rain bands stretching outward. Hurricanes start as tropical disturbances t
- Author
- Marlette Nunes
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- EN