Tropical storms - features and process. Flashcards

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Definition: Coriolis effect.

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Moving from EAST to WEST.

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Process: First Step.

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The body of water needs to be at least 27 degrees to gain lots of ENERGY to evaporate and COOL down.

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Process: Second Step.

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Coriolis effect.

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Process: Third Step.

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Storm will calm down if it reaches land or COLD water due to obstacles such as buildings blocking strong winds.

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