3.3 The structure and features of tropical storms

Question 1

What are the conditions at the eye of the storm?

Answer 1

➢ Calm and clear

Question 2

How has the distribution of tropical storms changed?

Answer 2

➢ Over the last decades, surface temperature has increased
➢ This will lead to hurricanes becoming more powerful
➢ Leading to storms forming outside areas where they usually form

Question 3

How has the frequency of tropical storms changed?

Answer 3

➢ Some computer models suggest frequency of tropical storms may decrease but their intensity may increase

Question 4

How has the intensity of hurricanes changed over the past few decades?

Answer 4

➢ Hurricanes intensity has increased especially in the North Atlantic, this is linked to increases in sea surface temperature
➢ But more data will be needed