Derecho - The most destructive typhoon in history

An extremely powerful and dangerous storm with hail or lightning can destroy in large areas .

A Derecho storm (large-scale storm with lightning, fast-moving) often spreads with huge dark clouds with hail or lightning. This type of storm is extremely strong and dangerous. There is great destructive power.

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Forming storm Derecho.

Wind speed reaches 93km / h, it can destroy the largest old trees and skyscrapers. Special storms of Derecho can achieve wind speeds twice that.

Spanning about 80 square kilometers, this is a storm that is devastating on a large scale. It was named in 1888 by physics professor Gustavus Hinrichs in University of Lowa, in Spanish meaning "direct" or "straight forward".

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The storm formed huge clouds covering a wide area.

It is very dangerous when we stand outside when a storm occurs because the fragments and trees collapse. Forest campers or hikers can be attacked and injured by trees due to the storm.

Fishermen or sailors at sea can be sunk by big waves caused by the storm.


Hurricane Derecho.

After the storm, vehicles and outdoor vehicles are often destroyed by trees. Many buildings were blown away or collapsed due to prolonged wind or hail.

Although you are indoors, it does not guarantee absolute safety if the storm is too big. But they are often warned by the government so people can take precautions.

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Lightning storms are extremely dangerous.

In 2012, a massive and ferocious "super-Derech o" system made up of thunderstorms and strong winds left a trail of destruction throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, although it was very rare in the Atlantic.

The main cause of super typhoons is the high temperature in the area associated with airflow from the aircraft. The state of Virginia experienced a major power outage - broken cables, chaotic trucks and 13 deaths.

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Even indoors, it is not safe for you.

One of the most horrific storms of Derecho occurred in the US in 2009. It moved more than 1,000 miles a day, causing many deaths and injuries, 45 horrifying tornadoes have occurred since the storm occurred.