Tropical Storm S Flashcards

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Characteristics of a tropical storm

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Spin anticlockwise
Last between. 7 and 14 days
Can be 50km across
Eye 
Eyewakk
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What are conditions needed for a tropical storm to form

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Sea 27c or above
Warm air rises and condenses releasing a lot of energy
2 and 30 North and south of the equator
Moves west due to easterly winds

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