Hurricanes

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8 Terms

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eye

the middle, high pressure, area of a hurricane

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eye wall

The strongest winds of a hurricane surrounding the eye

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Category 1 Hurricane

Hurricane category with winds between 75-95 mph, minimal damage.

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Category 2 Hurricane

96-110 mph winds, moderate damage.

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Category 3 Hurricane

111-130 mph winds, extensive damage.

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Category 4 Hurricane

131-155 mph winds, Extreme damage.

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Category 5 Hurricane

155 plus mph winds, Catastrophic damage.

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

classifies hurricanes according to air pressure in the center, wind speed, and property damage potential on a scale ranging from Category 1 to Category 5.