strong updrafts & downdrafts create positively and negatively charged particles in the clouds
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What are some lightning safety rules?
Stay indoors away from doors and windows. Do not use the telephone. Take off head sets. Turn off, unplug, & stay away from appliances, computer, TV
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What is a violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground? Has a funnel-shaped cloud that spins very fast. It has very strong winds that can destroy many houses and buildings.
tornado
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What are some tornado safety rules?
Stay inside away from windows, doors and outside walls. Cover your head and body to protect yourself from flying objects.
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How are tornadoes measured?
Fujita scale
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What is an intense tropical storm with exceeding high winds, lots of rain and high ocean waves?
hurricane
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Where do hurricanes form?
over warm ocean waters
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Hurricanes cause ___ and can destroy many homes and buildings.
floods
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When is hurricane season?
begins June 1 and ends November 30
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What do we use to measure hurricanes?
the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
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What are the stages of a hurricane?
tropical depression, tropical storm, category 1-5 (5 is the worst)
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What is a violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow?