cyclones Flashcards
is cyclones of northern part of bay of bengal favoourable for onset of monsoon
yes
what is the direction of rotation of the cyclone in northern hemisphere
anticlockwise circulation - CAN
What organization in India is responsible for making the Southwest monsoon prediction?
Earth System Science Organization (ESSO) – India Meteorological Department
How many stages are there in the Southwest monsoon prediction process?
Two stages
What is the nature of the 1st stage prediction for the Southwest monsoon?
A broad long range forecast
What is the first condition considered in the 1st stage prediction?
Sea Surface Temperature difference between north Atlantic and north Pacific
What months are considered for the Sea Surface Temperature difference in the 1st stage prediction?
December of the previous year and January of the current year
What second condition is factored into the 1st stage prediction?
Surface Sea Temperature of equatorial south Indian Ocean
What is the third condition considered in the 1st stage prediction?
Mean Sea Level pressure in east Asia
What months are focused on for the Mean Sea Level pressure in east Asia?
February and March of the current year
What is the fourth condition in the 1st stage prediction?
Northwest Europe’s surface air temperature
What month is considered for the Northwest Europe’s surface air temperature?
January of the current year
What is the fifth condition taken into account for the 1st stage prediction?
Volume of warm water of Equatorial Pacific Ocean
What months are analyzed for the Volume of warm water of Equatorial Pacific Ocean?
February and March of the current year
