tropical cylones Flashcards

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conditions for cyclone to happen:

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  • WARM SEA (26.5)
  • STRONG WINDS (10-12km)
  • STRONG CORIOLIS FORCE(5-30 n/s)
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hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are the

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SAME

- they have different names from where they are in the world

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Hurricane term:

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atlantic and north east pacific

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Typhoon term:

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north west pacific

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cyclone term:

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south pacific and indian oceans

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HAZARDS of tropical cyclones

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  • strong winds
  • storm surges
  • intense rainfall
  • landslides
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why are strong winds a hazard?

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destroy buildings

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why are storm surges a hazard?

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bring flooding (high tides)

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why are landslides a hazard?

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saturated heavy ground, causes it to slump

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ways to predict cyclones:

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  • warning signals

- satellites (to predict + forecast)

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cyclone case study:

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cyclone Aila

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ways to protect from cyclones:

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  • build home on stilts
  • build sea wall
  • build strong buildings
  • have evaluation strategies
  • storm surge defences
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