Climatic Hazards - Tropical Storms Flashcards
1
Q
What are the conditions needed to create a tropical storm and where do they occur
A
Above sea water that’s 27’c or higher
5 and 30 degrees north and south of the equator
2
Q
How are they formed
A
Warm moist air rises and condenses releases huge amounts of energy making the storm really powerful
3
Q
Which direction do they move and why
A
West due to easterly winds
4
Q
What are the characteristics of tropical storms
A
Spin anti-clockwise move north west Hundreds of kilometres wide Last between 7 and 14 days Centre called the eye Eye wall spiralling air
5
Q
What are tropical storms
A
Intense low pressure weather systems
