tropical storms

• What are tropical storms characterized by?

  Low pressure, intense rainfall, and winds
• What does low pressure indicate in a tropical storm?

  Warm air rises, creating a low pressure system
• What are the names for hurricanes in different regions?

  Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones
• Where are hurricanes formed?

  Northeast Pacific and North Atlantic
• Where are cyclones formed?

  South Pacific and Indian Ocean
• Where are typhoons formed?

  Northwest Pacific
• What are the three conditions necessary for a tropical storm to form?

  1. Between 5 and 30 degrees latitude
  2. Sea temperatures at least 27 degrees Celsius
  3. Low wind shear
• Why must sea temperatures be at least 27 degrees Celsius for tropical storms?

  Heat fuels the storm's development
• What does low wind shear mean for tropical storm formation?

  Wind speed differences must be low
• How do tropical storms develop?

  • Increased temperature causes evaporation
  • Warm air rises and condenses into clouds
  • Energy is released, fueling the storm
  • Rising air creates low pressure and strong winds
  • Coriolis force causes the storm to spin
• What happens to a tropical storm when it moves over the ocean?

  It strengthens due to warm water energy
• When does a tropical storm lose strength?

  When it moves over land or cool water
• What are the main features of a tropical storm?

  • The eye: center with low pressure and calm
  • The eye wall: strong winds and storm clouds
  • Outer skirts: decreasing wind speeds and scattered clouds
• What is the eye of a tropical storm?

  The center with low pressure and light winds
• What characterizes the eye wall of a tropical storm?

  Strong winds, storm clouds, and torrential rain
• What happens in the outer skirts of a tropical storm?

  Wind speeds fall and rain becomes less intense
• How does climate change affect tropical storms?

  • Frequency: Longer periods for storms to form
  • Distribution: More areas may experience storms
  • Intensity: More powerful storms due to higher temperatures
• How does climate change increase the frequency of tropical storms?

  Oceans remain warm longer each year
• How does climate change affect the distribution of tropical storms?

  More oceans could exceed 27 degrees Celsius
• How does climate change impact the intensity of tropical storms?

  Higher temperatures lead to more evaporation
• What are the ways to reduce the effects of tropical storms?

  1. Prediction and monitoring
  2. Planning for evacuations and developments
  3. Protection through resilient buildings and flood defenses
• How can prediction and monitoring help with tropical storms?

  They allow for forecasting storm paths and timing
• What is involved in planning to reduce tropical storm effects?

  Avoiding developments in low-lying areas
• How can protection measures mitigate tropical storm effects?

  Buildings can withstand storms and floods
• What are the key aspects of tropical storms and their management?

  • Characteristics: Low pressure, intense rainfall, winds
  • Formation: Warm air rises, low pressure, Coriolis effect
  • Climate change impacts: Frequency, distribution, intensity
  • Mitigation: Prediction, planning, protection