Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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4 This satellite image was taken in 2005.
The event shown in this image caused massive damage because -
F the people had no advance warning
G
tornados are rare in this part of the United States
H
the government response was slow
J levees built to hold back high water collapsed
Source: NOAA
(H.12A, H.28B)
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Transcribed Image Text:4 This satellite image was taken in 2005. The event shown in this image caused massive damage because - F the people had no advance warning G tornados are rare in this part of the United States H the government response was slow J levees built to hold back high water collapsed Source: NOAA (H.12A, H.28B) oy or project withou
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Hurricanes are the huge cyclonic activity which is formed due to the unstable weather in the warm Atlantic ocean. The atmospheric moisture is added to atmosphere due to the heating of the oceans through the process of evaporation and it can intensify the strong updraft. This creates the storm activity. 

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