Tropical storms Flashcards
1
Q
What regions experience the most tropical storms?
A
Eastern Asia (33%) East Pacific (17%) West Australia (13%) Caribbean (11%)
2
Q
Why are tropical storms found in the most common areas (on another card) because?
A
Sea level temperature over 27 degrees celsius
High levels of rainfall
Hotter areas - between tropics at least 5% above or below the equator.
70m or deeper oceans
3
Q
Over the last 200 years tropical storms have been responsible for how many deaths?
A
1.9 million
4
Q
How many tropical storms occur roughly per year near coastal areas?
A
10,000
5
Q
What speed is a Category 1 and Category 5 storm?
A
1 = 74 mph 5 = 155 mph
6
Q
What are some key characteristics of Storm Sandy?
A
2nd most expensive
1800 km in diameter it is the largest hurricane in US history
Originated in Caribbean on Oct 22 2012, made landfall in Jamaica 2 days later
