3.1 tropical storms Flashcards
what is a tropical storm
low-pressure weather system with intense winds
how can they form
over 27 degrees ocean water
where do they form
30 degrees north and south of the equator
How do tropical storms form?
warm air rises and condenses forming clouds this
releases huge amounts of energy
creates low pressure and increased surface winds
what do the easterly winds do
they move the tropical storm from the equator to the west
why do they spin
the coriolis effect the curve of winds due to the earths rotation
when do they form
northern hemisphere - august to october
southern hemisphere - december to april
eye
middle of the storm, low pressure and wind and high temperature
eyewall
intense winds and low temperature
rising air
small clouds, high temperature low wind
more facts
form for 7-14 days
hundreds of kilometres wide
anti clockwise on northern hemisphere
clockwise on southern hemisphere
