Hurricane Joaquin

Eric AngatTeacher

Hurricanes ( cyclones )spin counter clockwise in the northern hemisphere. Anti cyclones or anti hurricanes spin clockwise.

• Hurricane Joaquin is picking up strength as it hits the Bahamas

• It is a Category 4 hurricane, meaning sustained winds from 130 mph to 156 mph

• The weather forecasting system that initially predicted it would hit the East Coast is now saying it will likely stay over the Atlantic Ocean

• But officials warn East Coast residents not to let their guard down

• The storm is expected to stay in the Caribbean until at least Friday morning

Hurricane winds are measured using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale. This scale was first developed in the late 1960s and was further developed in the early 1970s. It uses measurements in pressure, wind speed, storm surge and damage potential to put hurricanes into 5 categories.

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Earthquake magnitude refers the strength of the earthquake measured at the epicenter

Epicenter-The point on the Earth's surface located directly above the focus of an earthquake.

Focus-The location where the earthquake begins ( underground).

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Earthquake Intensity means amount of damage to the area.

Earthquake magnitude refers the strength of the earthquake measured at the epicenter.