Tropical storms

• What are tropical storms known as in different parts of the world?

  Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons
• Where do tropical storms typically form?

  Over warm water between 5° and 15° latitude
• How is the strength of tropical storms measured?

  On the Saffir-Simpson scale
• What is the first step in the formation of a tropical storm?

  The ocean surface cools and condensation occurs
• What role does the Coriolis effect play in tropical storm formation?

  It causes the storm to spin
• What happens to a tropical storm when it hits land?

  It loses its energy and dies out
• What is the sequence of events in the formation of tropical storms?

  1. Ocean surface cools and condensation occurs
  2. Coriolis effect and trade winds contribute
  3. Energy is added over days
  4. Storm moves across the ocean, gaining heat
  5. Storm hits land and loses energy
• What is found in the eye of a tropical storm?

  Calm conditions with clear skies
• What surrounds the eye of a tropical storm?

  The eye wall with strong winds and heavy rain
• How does climate change affect tropical storms?

  It may increase their intensity
• What was Typhoon Haiyan categorized as?

  A category 5 storm
• How many people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  4,300 people
• What was one primary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  90% of the city Tacloban was destroyed
• What was the total cost of damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

  $5.8 billion
• What was a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Flooding caused landslides and blocked roads
• What immediate response was taken after Typhoon Haiyan?

  US helicopters helped in search and rescue
• What were the long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  • UN Cash for Work programmes for cleanup
  • Repairs to infrastructure (water, electricity, roads)
  • Planting mangrove forests for storm surge barriers
  • Build Back Better scheme for typhoon-resistant housing
• What is one way to monitor tropical storms?

  Using satellites to track development
• What is a protective measure taken before a tropical storm strikes?

  Building specially designed storm shelters
• What planning measures can reduce the impacts of tropical storms?

  • Teach disaster preparation in schools
  • Run regular hurricane drills
  • Train emergency services and volunteers
  • Signpost evacuation routes
  • Ensure emergency supply kits are available
• How do high-income countries (HICs) differ in their response to tropical storms compared to low-income countries (LICs)?

  HICs invest more in monitoring and defenses
• What is one key term related to tropical storms?

  Intensity
• What is the minimum sea temperature for tropical storm formation?

  27°C and above
• What is a storm surge?

  A wall of water hitting land
• What illness was caused by Typhoon Haiyan's polluted water supplies?

  Dysentery
• Why were mangrove forests planted after Typhoon Haiyan?

  To provide a barrier against future storm surges
• What is one protective feature of a tropical storm shelter?

  It is built on stilts
• What is the depth requirement for ocean water to form a tropical storm?

  At least 7 meters deep
• What are the two weather conditions associated with tropical storms?

  Strong winds and heavy rain
• What is the role of trade winds in tropical storm formation?

  They help in the storm's energy draw
• What happens to a tropical storm as it moves over warm water?

  It continues to pick up more heat energy
• What is the impact of climate change on ocean temperatures?

  It is causing ocean temperatures to rise
• What is the expected effect of climate change on tropical storm distribution?

  More parts of the world may become vulnerable
• What is the significance of the Saffir-Simpson scale?

  It measures the strength of tropical storms
• What is the role of satellites in tropical storm monitoring?

  They predict where storms will hit land
• What is one action taken to protect against storm surges?

  Building sea walls
• What is the purpose of disaster preparation education in schools?

  To teach students how to respond to storms
• What is the significance of evacuation routes during a tropical storm?

  They guide people to safety
• What is the benefit of training emergency services for tropical storms?

  They can respond effectively during disasters
• What is the role of social media in storm response?

  It helps reach populations with warnings