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... Wind velocity . Wind gusts fluctuate rapidly from 20 or 30 to over 100 knots , even within two or three minutes , but there is no rhythm or regularity . Strong winds often are associated with rain bands . The highest gust veloci- ties ...
... Wind velocity . Wind gusts fluctuate rapidly from 20 or 30 to over 100 knots , even within two or three minutes , but there is no rhythm or regularity . Strong winds often are associated with rain bands . The highest gust veloci- ties ...
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... wind , pressure , and rain ) and indirectly ( mainly through storm surges and floods ) . The wind causes damage that generally increases in pro- portion to the square of its velocity , according to the basic formula P KV2 , in which P ...
... wind , pressure , and rain ) and indirectly ( mainly through storm surges and floods ) . The wind causes damage that generally increases in pro- portion to the square of its velocity , according to the basic formula P KV2 , in which P ...
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... Wind Factors , for Icebergs wind factor iceberg description proportions ( exposed underwater ) Flat - topped 1 : 6 .004 or blocky Rounded 1 : 4 .005 or domed Usual Greenland 1 : 3 .01 iceberg Pinnacled 1 : 2 .03 or drydock Winged 1 : 1 ...
... Wind Factors , for Icebergs wind factor iceberg description proportions ( exposed underwater ) Flat - topped 1 : 6 .004 or blocky Rounded 1 : 4 .005 or domed Usual Greenland 1 : 3 .01 iceberg Pinnacled 1 : 2 .03 or drydock Winged 1 : 1 ...
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