Weather: Hurricane Frenzy
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What are Hurricanes?
Hurricanes are massive storms that form in the ocean with deadly winds and pounding rains.
Below are some effects hurricanes have on the enviornment
ENVIORMENTAL EFFECTS
Hurricanes strip the land of natural beauty and resources.
Animal Effects
Hurricanes take animal's habitats away
Sinkholes
Excessive rain can cause sinkholes in the ground
What Causes Hurricanes?
Geolgical, Weather, or Human
This catastrophe is caused by weather. Hot air forms circular patterns in the ocean causing heavy rains and forceful wind.
Human Effects
The effects of a hurricane on humans are destruction of homes, fatalities, and relocation of humans.
Staying safe in a hurricane
Make plans for what to do if there is a hurricane: Have a lot of non perishable foods available,Leave low lying areas, Know all evacuation routes, have a lot of batteries and flashlights available, If there is a call to evacuate, then leave immediately.
Common places for a hurricane
Some of the most common places for hurricanes are the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico
Interesting facts about hurricanes
1: It is a hurricane after it reaches 74 miles per hour
2: 10,000 people each year die by a hurricane
3: A hurricane in 1900 hit Galveston Texas killed 8,000 people
Event Information
Hurricane Fun Run
Hurri! Can(e) you donate? Come run this 5k with us to Donate and to build shelters for the people affected by Hurricane Mathew. Be at Mackenzie Park at 8:00am to help this great cause!
When?
Sunday, Oct 23, 2016, 08:00 AM
Where?