Typhoon Hyan Hurricane Case Study

Question 1

What are the main parts of a tropical storm?

Answer 1

the rainbands, the eye, and the eyewall.

Question 2

How is tropical storm formed?

Answer 2

1. water must be 27°C or above.
2. Water vapour rises into the athmosphere.

3.As the warm water evaporates, it cools and condenses into liquid droplets.

4.Condensation releases heat into athmosphere making the air lighter.

5. High humidity in the atmosphere.

6.thunderstorms to start the storm.

7.Coriolis Effect - The rotation of the Earth causes the storm to spin, which helps it to become stronger.

Question 3

When did Typhoon Hayan hit the Philppines

Answer 3

7 November 2013

Question 4

How strong was typhoon hayan

Answer 4

Category 5 super typhoon

Question 5

How many people died in Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 5

6300

Question 6

As well as the storm surge, what were the other primary effects of typhoon Haiyan

Answer 6

. Heavy wind damaging the infrastructure

.Heavy rain over (400mm) causing flooding

Question 6

How long was the power out in some places after typhoon haiyan

Answer 6

Up to a month

Question 7

How did Typhoon Haiyan affect the health?

Answer 7

Disease Outbreaks

Mental Health Issues

Malnutrition and Hunger

Spread of Infections

There were major shortages of food.

Question 8

What other effects did flooding have after Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 8

Triggered landslides which blocked roads

Question 9

Where r typhoons found in

Answer 9

In South China Sea and west Pacific ocean

Question 10

Where r hurricanes found

Answer 10

In the gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea and West Coast of Mexico

Question 11

Where r cyclones found

Answer 11

In the bay of bangalore,Indian ocean and northern Australia

Question 12

Prediction for tropical storms

Answer 12

Scientist can use monitor storms using satellites, planes and innovation like radar

Metereologist buold models to try forecast the weather and cyclone

Question 13

protection for tropical storms

Answer 13

buildings built safely and only in areas that are unlikely to be flooded or damaged by hurricanes.

Stilts are used in some nations to help stop flooding.

Reinforced concrete is a stronger material that is better protected against tropical storms.

Flood defenses can be constructed in vulnerable areas.

Question 14

Planning for tropical storms

Answer 14

Special plans for evacuation and rescue could save lives.

Firefighters and ambulances should receive specific disaster training.

Question 15

What’s low pressure zone

Answer 15

Warm air rises, causing low pressure

Question 16

weather in low pressure

Answer 16

Wet and cloudy because rising air cools, forming clouds and rain.

e.g Heavy rain in tropical rainforests.

60° north/south: Stormy weather where warm and cold air meet.

Question 17

What are High-Pressure Zones

Answer 17

Air sinks, causing high pressure

Question 18

Protection from tropical storms

Answer 18

Building houses and buildings in areas that are unlikely to he flooded or damaged by hurricanes

Question 19

Where is polar cell found

Answer 19

Near the poles

Question 20

What happens in Hadley cell

Answer 20

Warm air rises at the equator, creating low pressure . It cooler and sinks around 30⁰ northland South of the equator, creating high pressure

Question 21

What does the Hadley cell create

Answer 21

Rainforest at the equator (low pressure,lots of rain)

Deserts around 30⁰ (high pressure dry air)

Question 22

What happens in ferrel cell

Answer 22

Air moves from high pressure at 30⁰ (sinking air) to low pressure at 60⁰ (rising air), creating westerly winds

Question 23

What does the ferrel cell create

Answer 23

● mild wet climates (like the Uk)

●Storm weather,at 60⁰ due to rising air

Question 24

Wha happens in polar cell

Answer 24

Cold air sinks at the poles (high pressure and moves toward 60⁰ where it meets warmer air and rises (low pressure)

Question 25

Weather in high pressure zones

Answer 25

Dry and calm with clear skies.

e.g 30° north/south: Deserts like the Sahara.

Poles: Cold and dry conditions.

Question 26

How Climate Change Affects Tropical Storms (simple)

Answer 26

Stronger Storms
More Rain
Higher Sea Levels
Changing Patterns

Question 27

How Climate Change Affects Tropical Storms (lìmore infor)

Answer 27

Stronger Storms: Warmer oceans provide more energy, making storms more powerful.

More Rain: Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to heavier rainfall during storms.

Higher Sea Levels: Rising sea levels cause worse flooding from storm surges.

Changing Patterns: Tropical storms may happen in new places as oceans warm further from the equator.

Question 28

Why the Equator Gets a Lot of Rain

Answer 28

Warm Air Rises: The heat causes air to rise (low pressure).

Cooling and Condensation: As the air rises, it cools, and water vapor condenses to form clouds.

Heavy Rainfall: These clouds produce frequent and intense rain, leading to tropical rainforests.

Question 29

Why the Equator is Hot

Answer 29

The Sun’s rays hit the equator directly all year round. This concentrated sunlight makes it much hotter than areas further from the equator.

Question 30

Response of typhhon Hayan

Answer 30

International Aid

Rebuilding

Question 31

Infrastructure Damage

Answer 31

Homes, schools, and hospitals were damaged or destroyed.

Widespread power outages and communication breakdowns.

Question 32

Economic Impact

Answer 32

Estimated damage of around $5.8 billion.

Many businesses were destroyed, leading to loss of income for many families.

Question 33

Environmental Impact

Answer 33

Flooding: Coastal areas were severely flooded due to storm surges.

Land Damage: Crops, farmland, and trees were destroyed, affecting agriculture.

Question 34

Human Impact

Answer 34

Deaths: Around 6,300 people were killed.

Injuries: Thousands of people were injured.

Displacement: Over 4 million people were left homeless.

Question 36

Wha does the polar cell create

Answer 36

●Cold, dry conditions at the poles

●Stormy weather where polar air meets warmer air at 60⁰ (polar front)