I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your Trees Down: How Wind Speed Affected Trees During Hurricane Hugo

I’ll Huff and I’ll Puff and I’ll Blow Your Trees Down: How Wind Speed Affected Trees During Hurricane HugoScience · Life Science · Grades 6–8Reading

When a hurricane occurs, a lot of damage can be done to buildings and other structures. One of the most visible types of damage occurs to trees. The scientists in this study wanted to know more about the extent of damage to trees following a tropical hurricane in Puerto Rico. Note: In earlier Natural Inquirer articles like this one, the Discussion section is called “Implications.” Topics: Active Forest Management, Cyclical Events, Hurricanes, Natural Disaster, Trees, Weather, Wind Damage.

From USDA Forest Service, Natural Inquirer · Public domain (US Gov) · original source