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generated tsunami waves that reached heights of
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more than 130 ft. as they reached land.”(WTTU).
WHY/HOW?: Florida is influenced by two climate One of the main targets for tsunamis is the coast,
zones the tropical/subtropical zone, hurricanes since Japan lies in a subduction zone, but can
mainly form and intensifies over tropical ocean move beyond the coast and that is when it becomes
regions. According to the NOAA the combination of dangerous.
winds and tides makeup hurricanes.”The heat (https://www.windows2universe.org/earth/
energy was absorbed by the water vapor when it natural_hazards/tsunamis.html )
was evaporated from warm ocean surface, cooling
the ocean in the progress”. Florida’s coast was a
major point in which these hurricanes hit because
the coast is an incredibly vulnerable low-lying area.
There are a numerous areas along Florida’s coast,
more specifically Miami, can be and have been hit
with a wind speeds ranging from 74 mph to about
100 mph. Also, because of these high wind speeds
it may lead to destruction and damage, “hurricane
damage in coastal areas is often due to storm
surge, which floods coastal areas”(WTTU). image source: http://rsta.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/
Hurricanes are no shock to the people of Florida. 373/2053/20140373
Stop 3: San Francisco, CA WHAT CAN BE DONE?
Hurricanes: One solution to ensure
preparation and safety is to evaluate
accordingly to a safe place. Have a disaster
plan and kit with food and water and medical
supplies. Try to build a storm shelter that is
above flooding levels. These tips will prepare
you and help keep your chances of being
safe higher.
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