A perfect storm is when three special things happen at the same time. First, a strong wind pushes water from the ocean toward land, like a big wave of water. Second, there’s a low-pressure area in the air that pulls weather in. Third, cold and warm water mix together under the sea. When all these come together, it makes an extra-powerful storm!
Examples
- A big wave hits the shore during a heavy rainstorm
- A hurricane moves right into a low-pressure system
- Cold water from the deep sea mixes with warm surface waters
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See also
- What Causes a ‘Perfect’ Storm?
- What Causes a Hurricane to Form and Move?
- What Causes the ‘Scent’ of Rain Before It Falls?
- What Causes a Hurricane to Form?
- How Do Hurricanes Form and Why Are They So Powerful?
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