Tropical Storm S Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of a tropical storm
A
Spin anticlockwise Last between. 7 and 14 days Can be 50km across Eye Eyewakk
2
Q
What are conditions needed for a tropical storm to form
A
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