Hydrometeorological Hazards

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    • Where is the Philippines located?
      In Southeast Asia
    • Why is the Philippines considered vulnerable to natural hazards?
      Due to its location and geological features
    • What are some natural hazards that affect the Philippines?
      Earthquakes, floods, typhoons, volcanic eruptions
    • What is the "Pacific Ring of Fire"?
      A circular arm of active volcanoes
    • What causes volcanic eruptions and tsunamis in the Philippines?
      Continental plate activities
    • What does hydrometeorology study?
      The hydrological cycle and its interrelationships
    • What is a hydrometeorological hazard?
      A process that may cause loss or damage
    • Name one hydrometeorological hazard in the Philippines.
      Typhoon
    • What are the types of hydrometeorological hazards in the Philippines?
      • Typhoon
      • Thunderstorm
      • Flood
      • Flash Flood
      • Storm Surge
      • El Niño
      • La Niña
    • What is a typhoon?
      An intense circular storm over warm oceans
    • What characterizes a thunderstorm?
      Lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds
    • How long do thunderstorms typically last?
      1 to 2 hours
    • What is a flood?
      Overflowing of water onto normally dry land
    • What is a flash flood?
      A sudden and intense flood event
    • What is a storm surge?
      Irregular sea-level rise during a cyclone
    • What does El Niño refer to?
      Warming of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific
    • What is La Niña?
      Cooling of water in the equatorial Pacific
    • What is the purpose of the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH)?
      • Advance technology use in disaster prevention
      • Recommend innovative information services
      • Support government’s disaster mitigation efforts
    • What agency monitors weather in the Philippines?
      PAGASA
    • What does a thermometer measure?
      The degree of hotness or coldness
    • What is a maximum-minimum thermometer used for?
      Measuring the range of temperature
    • What does a thermograph do?
      Records air temperature continuously
    • What is a mercurial barometer?
      A barometer using mercury to measure pressure
    • How does an aneroid barometer work?
      It collapses under air pressure changes
    • What does a barograph do?
      Records pressure changes over time
    • What is a sling psychrometer used for?
      Measuring atmospheric humidity
    • How does a hygrometer work?
      Uses human hair to measure humidity
    • What does a hygrothermograph record?
      Both humidity and temperature
    • What is an 8-inch rain gauge?
      A device for measuring rainfall amounts
    • How does a tipping bucket rain gauge work?
      Measures rainfall by tipping when full
    • What does a ceiling light projector measure?
      Height of the cloud base
    • What is a meteorological balloon used for?
      Measuring cloud height and wind speed
    • What does a radiosonde measure?
      Pressure, temperature, and humidity aloft
    • What is a rawinsonde?
      An electronic device for measuring wind velocity
    • What does wind finding radar determine?
      Speed and direction of winds aloft
    • What is weather surveillance radar used for?
      Tracking and monitoring tropical cyclones
    • What are the key features of hydrometeorological hazards?
      • May cause loss of life and health impacts
      • Can lead to property damage and economic disruption
      • Result in environmental damage
    • What is the significance of hazard maps?
      • Highlight vulnerable areas to hazards
      • Help prevent serious damage and deaths
    • What are the monitoring tools for hydrometeorological hazards?
      • Tools for measuring temperature
      • Tools for measuring atmospheric pressure
      • Tools for measuring humidity
      • Tools for measuring precipitation
      • Tools for measuring clouds
      • Special instruments
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