Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Section 20.6 - Hurricanes: The Ultimate Coastal Hazard - Concept Checks - Page 617: 2

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The eye and eye wall are distinct features of a hurricane. The eye is the center of the hurricane and is typically calm with clear or nearly clear skies. It is characterized by light winds and often a relative lack of clouds. The eye is surrounded by the eye wall. The eye wall is the region surrounding the eye and is the most intense and destructive part of a hurricane. It consists of a circular band of thunderstorms with the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall. The eye wall is where the highest wind speeds and most severe weather conditions occur. As air spirals inward toward the low-pressure center, it is forced upward, leading to the formation of intense thunderstorms.

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