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Typhoon and Hurricanes Flashcards

1
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both called tropical cyclone

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typhoon and hurricane

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2
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formed for the northwest of pacific ocean

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typhoon

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formed from the northeastern of pacific

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hurricane

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basis of classifications

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intensity of the sustaining wind and speed

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5
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5 classifications of tropical cyclones

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  • tropical depression
  • tropical storm
  • severe tropical storm
  • typhoon
  • super typhoon
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6
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max wind speed of 61 kph

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tropical depression

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max speed of 62-88 kph

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tropical storm

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8
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from 89-107 kph

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severe tropical storm

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9
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from 118-220 kph

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typhoon

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more than 220

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super typhoon

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types of disaster caused

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  • flood
  • landslide
  • storm surge
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12
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types of flood

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a. areal - water from highlands - lowland areas
b. rivering - happens near rivers -excessice rainfall exceeds capacity of rivers
c. urban - in industrialized-urban areas- clogged drainage

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13
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abnormal increase of water level from coastal areas due to an type of cyclones

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storm surge

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effects

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  • death
  • destruction of property
  • injuries / ailments :leptospirosis, dengue, flu
  • destruction of environment -food shortage
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15
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responsibilities of govt

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  • keep ppl updating about the typhoon
  • keep evacuated areas safe and secure
  • know resources
  • respond
  • inspections
  • conducting trainings and seminars
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16
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before

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  • keep self updated
  • store ample amts of food and water
  • keep your things elevated specially those who generate electricity
  • inspect and clean your house especially drainage
  • if advised to evacuate, evacuate
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during

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  • stay inside house if no evacuation
  • monitor typhoons movement
  • turn off main sources of electricity if water arises
  • do not wade in flood to avoid diseases
  • calmly comply when told to evacuate
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after

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  • monitor typhoon movement through accessible devices
  • wear protective gear- boots
  • watch out of live wires or electrical outlet
  • advice authorities of the safety and stability of house
  • boil wter before drinking maybe contaminated
  • clean up to avoid mosquitoes from breeidng

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