Aspects of TRS's Flashcards
1
Q
What is the minimum speed for a TRS to form?
A
74 mph
2
Q
Why don’t hurricanes form on the equator?
A
The coriolis effect is too weak because there is no deflection on the equator which is essential for a TRS to form
3
Q
What is the Saffir Simpson Scale?
A
It is a scale which measures the intensity of a storm via the speed.
4
Q
What are the Categories of the Saffir Simpson Scale?
A
Tropical Depression (39-73)
Level 1 (74-95)
Level 2 (96-110)
Level 3 (111-129)
Level 4 (130 - 156)
Level 5 (157 -)
5
Q
What are the parts of a hurricane?
A
Eye, Eye Wall, Low Pressure Centre, Descending Air, Convection Currents
6
Q
How big is a hurricane?
A
Typical hurricanes are about 300 Miles wide. It ranges from 100-500 Miles wide.
7
Q
Which latitudes do hurricanes form?
A
5 - 20 degrees north and south
