Multiple Choice
Surface wind speeds inside a hurricane are estimated by:
A) doubling the wind speeds measured on the outer perimeter of the storm.
B) analyzing wave patterns visible in satellite imagery.
C) calculating 90% of the wind speeds measured in the upper portions of the storm.
D) measuring them with instruments on hurricane hunter aircraft.
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