tropical storms Flashcards
1
Q
what conditions are needed
A
- ocean temperature of 27 degrees
- low level convergence air
- atmospheric instability
- ocean depth of 70m
- 5 degrees north or south of equator
2
Q
how do you predict a tropical storm
A
- warning systems
- 24hr surveillance of weather
- evacuation time
3
Q
how do you prevent a tropical storm
A
- can’t be prevented
- cloud seeding
4
Q
how do you protect against a tropical storm
A
- evacuation
- drills
- land use
- mitigation
5
Q
how do you prepare against a tropical storm
A
- communities unite
- education
- adaption
6
Q
what the social impacts of tropical storms
A
death and injury
homelessness
stress and trauma
looting
7
Q
what are th economic impacts
A
oil prices will rise as it will be hard to extract business will close exports lost repair cost insurance rise
8
Q
what are the environmental impacts
A
water borne diseases like cholera damaged ecosystem fish stocks reduced due to silting crops damaged flooding and landslides
