effects of typhoons Flashcards
what are the typhoon hazards?
Heavy Rain
Strong Winds
Storm Surge
Tornadoes
Effects of Typhoon Hazards to Communities
Destruction of Infrastructures
Destruction of Farmlands and Crops
Electricity Blackout
Travelling Hazards
Landslide
Flash Floods
Threats to Food Security
is the region surrounding the Philippines that
PAGASA monitors regarding changes in the atmosphere.
Philippine area of responsibility (PAR)
are created to advise the public about an
expected typhoon ahead of time. The strength of the signal corresponds to the
strength of the typhoon’s wind speed.
public storm warning signals (PSWS)
to warn the public about the expected
amount of rainfall during a typhoon or rainy weather.
PAGASA issues Rainfall Warning Signals
identufy the corresponding public storm warning
signal.
wind speed of 30 to 60 kilometers per hour
1
identufy the corresponding public storm warning
signal.
very heavy to widespread damage
4
total damage of plantations
5
sea waves can be from 4 meters to 14 meters tall
2
winds cause moderate to heavy damages
3
storm surge of more than 3 meters is possible
2
houses with medium-built materials have collapsed walls and are unroofed
5
- some coconut trees become damaged or broken
3
wind speed of 121 to 170 kilometers per hour
3
some large trees are blown down
4
