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Natural Disasters FAQs / Read the FAQs about natural disasters and find the fact that answers each question . Answer in your notebook . FAQs a . Why are hurricanes given names ? b . Where are cyclones formed ? c . When is a hurricane watch given ? d . Why are some hurricane names retired ? e . What are earthquakes caused by ? f . How are hurricanes named ? g . Where is a typhoon found ? Natural Disasters Fact Sheet Hurricanes are formed over the Atlantic Ocean . A hurricane warning is given when a storm is expected in 24 hours or less . n Hurricanes are given names to help identify and track the storms . Where are cyclones formed ? ? A hurricane watch is given when a storm is expected within 24-36 hours . Cyclones are formed over the Indian Ocean . 1 Hurricanes are given names in alphabetical order . The same name lists are reused every six years . Typhoons are found in the western Pacific Ocean . Hurricane names are not used again when a hurricane has been very destructive . The name is retired . Earthquakes are caused by sudden movements of the earth's surface .
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