Hurricanes are one of the most powerful weather phenomena on the planet. Even in the middle of the ocean, they wreak havoc. We know the surface of the ocean sees a lot of action, but what happens in the deep ocean?
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on the planet. Even in the middle of the ocean, they wreak havoc, churning out 60-foot waves and powerful winds.What You Need To KnowUpwelling can help sea creatures near the surface and farther belowSome sea creatures can sense when a hurricane is approaching and swim to deeper waters or new areas to escape the danger.
But for those living in not-so-deep waters, the outcome can turn devastating. Hurricanes can damage coral reefs, killing many of the fish and organisms that inhabit them. They can even smother animals fixed to the ocean floor with sand, and free-swimming fish can get caught up in the strong currents or tossed into rocks or other structures.
The newly kicked-up sand can also clog gills in fish and prevent sunlight from penetrating the water where some habitats need it.The sand pushed and moved by hurricanes can also create new things along their path, including new islands. This happened
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