Dougyd
(Verified CFHC User)
Thu Sep 22 2005 03:51 PM
Re: Wind Strength

That means, if you double the speed, you quadruple the force.

A 150 mph hurricane will cause 4 times the force (damage?) as a 75 mph hurricane.


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