Water well means any well, water development shaft, or tunnel being used, intended to be. used, or capable of being used to withdraw ground water or any well, water. development shaft, or tunnel to be constructed for the purpose of investigating, exploring, testing, or development of ground water.
The Beaufort Wind Scale categorizes various wind speeds up to hurricane strength (74 miles per hour) and is used in weather forecasting. It says that 55 to 63 mph gale winds can break large branches off trees and knock down small to medium-sized trees.
By Rhett Butler | Last updated 30, 2012. The overstory consists of giant emergent trees that tower above the surrounding canopy. These trees are huge, at least by tropical standards, some exceeding a height of 213 feet (65 meters) with horizontal limbs that stretch over 100 feet (30 m). These trees live in a different climate from the trees of the canopy. The air is much drier and moderately strong winds blow through their branches.