hurricanes

Dangers of hurricanes A hurricane may cause high waves, powerful winds, tornadoes and torrential rains into a devastating com-bination. • Ras sea: Is a rise in sea level of fifty to one hundred miles wide that extends from near the coast to land at which the vortex (eye) of the hurricane. The sea level, accompanied by storm waves, is devastating. The more intense the hurricane and lower the water along the coast, much stronger the waves. Along the immediate coast, the sea level is a major threat to the lives and properties. • Winds: The forces of hurricane winds of 74 miles per hour or more, can destroy buildings and mobile homes. In hurricanes, the debris can become dangerous projectiles. The winds, sometimes stay over hurricane force, even if it's on land. If you do not have to evacuate, it is extremely important to ensure your home well before the storm to pass. • Heavy rains and floods: Torrential rain on the ten inches can cause destructive floods, which constitutes a great threat to land areas. • Tornadoes: Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes that add to it its destructive power.