Tropical Storm Hazards

Question 1

On average, how many tropical storms occur each year?

Answer 1

45

Question 2

How do tropical storms form?

Answer 2

Include warm, deep waters with temps of 27°C with depth of at least 70m.
Acceleration the spinning to create circular winds and high humidity. Storm is driven by latent heat

Question 3

What are primary hazards of tropical storms?

Answer 3

High winds and rainfall. Storm surges

Question 4

What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

Answer 4

Based on the speeds of the highest winds.
Cat 1 - winds 119-153km/h
Cat 5 - winds over 249km/h

Question 5

Why is heavy rainfall a hazard?

Answer 5

Flooding and landslides can result from it. Damage houses. Standing waters can become breeding ground for mosquitos

Question 6

Why are storm surges a hazard?

Answer 6

Account for around 90% of tropical storm deaths

Question 7

What are social impacts of tropical storms?

Answer 7

Death and injury. Diseases. Looting and other increased crime. Stress and trauma

Question 8

What are economic impacts of tropical storms?

Answer 8

Repair costs. Closed businesses. Damaged farmlands

Question 9

What are environmental impacts of tropical storms?

Answer 9

Sensitive ecosystems damaged. Habitats lost. Fish could be killed