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Hurricane Saffir-Simpson Scale

Test your knowledge of how hurricanes are classified based on their wind intensity and potential for destruction.0 takes
by @triviagang_dataUpdated 2d ago

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  • 01The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is based primarily on which factor?
  • 02What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a storm to be classified as a Category 1 hurricane?
  • 03A hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph (201 km/h) would be classified as what category?
  • 04The term "major hurricane" is used for storms that reach a minimum of which category?
  • 05What is the wind speed range for a Category 4 hurricane?
  • 06Which category on the scale is associated with "catastrophic damage," where a high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed?
  • 07What is the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
  • 08A hurricane with sustained winds of 100 mph (161 km/h) falls into which category?
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