Weather Hazards Flashcards
Where do tropical storms develop?
5 and 30° north and south of the equator.
What are the conditions where tropical storms can develop?
- Sea temperature is at least 27°C
- Wind shear is low
Why do storms spin?
Because of the Coriolis effect.
What are the features of the eye of the storm?
- 50km across
- very low pressure
- light winds
- no clouds
- no rain
- high temperature
What are the features of the eyewall?
- spiralling rising air
- very strong winds (160km/h)
- storm clouds
- torrential rain
- low temperature
What are the features of the edges of the storm?
- wind speed falls
- smaller clouds
- less intense rain
- lower temperature
What aspects of tropical storms may climate change affect?
Frequency, Intensity and Distribution.
__ of the last __ years have had a higher than average number of earthquakes.
16, 24
What weather hazards does the UK experience?
- Strong winds
- Heavy rainfall
- Snow and Ice
- Drought
- Thunderstorms
- Heat waves
Give an example of strong winds in the UK.
in 2018, Storm Ali killed 2 people when 100mph winds knocked trees over.
Give an example of heavy rainfall in the UK
In 2018, parts of south Wales flooded during Storm Callum when 180mm of rain fell in 48h.
Give an example of snow and ice in the UK.
In March 2018, the “Beast from the East” brought 50cm of snow.
Give an example of drought in the UK
From April 2010 - March 2012 England only received 75% of their average monthly rainfall.
Give an example of thunderstorms in the UK.
In July 2014, lightning strikes caused power cuts in southern England.
Give an example of heatwaves in the UK.
Summer of 2018 was one of the hottest summers. July temperatures reached 35°C in Kent.
