formation tropical storms Flashcards
1
Q
6 conditions needed?
A
- 27 degrees
- 70m deep
- 5 degrees north and south of equator
- low level convergence air
- atmospheric instability
- latent heat/moisture
2
Q
stage 1?
A
sun heats ocean
3
Q
stage 2?
A
low pressure as warm air evaporated
4
Q
stage 3?
A
air cools and condenses forming clouds
5
Q
stage 4?
A
latent heat released providing energy to pick up moisture
6
Q
stage 5?
A
more energy increase evaporation
7
Q
stage 6?
A
several storms join and spin through coriolis effect
8
Q
stage 7?
A
eye wall and eye form
9
Q
stage 8?
A
dry air begins to sink
10
Q
stage 9?
A
gains more energy and gets stronger
11
Q
stage 10?
A
moves in direction of prevailing winds
12
Q
storm surge?
A
large rise in sea levels, caused by low pressure and high winds, pushing water towards coast
