effects of tropical storms Flashcards

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primary effects -how strong were the winds

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74 mph

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primary effects - a hazards made by tropical storms

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tornadoes

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primary effects flooding caused by what

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heavy rain

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primary effects what kind of rainfall occurred

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torrential rainfall

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storm surges - primary effects

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when sea levels increase due to storm and can travel inland

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secondary effects landslides

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ground movement or rock fall usually downslope

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primary effects infrastructure

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this can lead to roads being cut off and no power supplies

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secondary effects diseases

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water borne diseases may spread

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secondary effects roads

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due to landslide roads may be block which may delay help

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immediate responses’ TVs

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TV broadcasters may give out warnings to the community

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immediate responses’ distribution

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water and food will be given out straight away

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immediate responses’ shelters

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emergency shelters may be set up for those affected

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international help medium responses

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international help

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