Hydrometeorological Hazards

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    • Tropical cyclones are also called typhoons or hurricanes
    • Extreme cold spells are considered hydro-meteorological hazards.
      True
    • What is a cyclone characterized by?
      Strong spiral winds
    • Classify cyclones based on increasing wind speeds
      1️⃣ Tropical Depression
      2️⃣ Tropical Storm
      3️⃣ Typhoon
    • A thunderstorm forms when moist air rises, cools, and condenses into a cumulonimbus cloud
    • A tornado is a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
      True
    • What are common causes of flooding?
      Prolonged or intense rainfall
    • A flash flood occurs within six hours
    • A typhoon originates over warm tropical oceans.
      True
    • What is storm surge caused by?
      Cyclonic winds
    • El Niño and La Niña are complex weather patterns resulting from variations in ocean temperatures
    • El Niño is characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures.
      True
    • What is La Niña referred to as?
      Cold phase
    • Order the signs of an impending Category 2 typhoon or hurricane based on time before landfall
      1️⃣ 96 hours: No apparent signs
      2️⃣ 72 hours: Swell on the ocean surface increases
      3️⃣ 48 hours: Sky is clear, wind is almost calm
      4️⃣ 36 hours: Barometer falls slightly, large white cirrus clouds appear
      5️⃣ 24 hours: Small low clouds appear, barometer falls
      6️⃣ 12 hours: Rain squalls become frequent, hurricane-force winds
      7️⃣ 1 hour: Low areas inland become flooded, winds at 104 mph
    • What happens to the barometer during the eye of a storm?
      Begins to rise
    • Doppler radar uses radio waves to measure storm direction, speed, and intensity
    • Project NOAH is a Philippine government initiative for scientific forecasting of natural hazards.
      True
    • What does the acronym Project NOAH stand for?
      Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards
    • Project NOAH is an initiative of the Philippine government through the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
    • Who called for the creation of Project NOAH?
      President Benigno S. Aquino III
    • Project NOAH aims to create a more accurate, integrated, and responsive disaster prevention system in high-risk areas of the Philippines.
      True
    • Project NOAH utilizes technologies and management services for disaster risk reduction offered by DOST through PAGASA, PHILVOLCS, and ASTI
    • What is the Hydromet component of Project NOAH focused on?
      Distribution of hydro-meteorological devices
    • Order the components of Project NOAH as listed in the study material:
      1️⃣ DREAM-LIDAR Project
      2️⃣ Enhancing Geohazards Mapping Through LIDAR
      3️⃣ CHASSAM
      4️⃣ FloodNET Project
      5️⃣ LaDDeRS
      6️⃣ Landslide Sensors Development Project
      7️⃣ WHIP
    • Match the Project NOAH component with its purpose:
      DREAM-LIDAR Project ↔️ Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation
      CHASSAM ↔️ Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and Mitigation
      FloodNET Project ↔️ Flood Information Network
      LaDDeRS ↔️ Local Development of Doppler Radar Systems
    • Learning about typhoons includes understanding their signs, warnings, effects, and how to protect your house
    • During a typhoon, it is safe to go outside to monitor the storm's progress.
      False
    • What should you do if your house is no longer safe during a typhoon?
      Evacuate immediately
    • During a typhoon, it is important to ensure that all family members remain calm
    • What should you do for minor cuts and wounds after a typhoon?
      Apply first aid
    • After a typhoon, checking the house for damages and losses is crucial.
      True
    • In preparation for a severe thunderstorm, it is essential to develop a Family Preparedness Plan
    • How can you estimate the distance of thunderclouds during a thunderstorm?
      Calculate the time difference
    • During a thunderstorm, it is safe to stand under a tall tree for shelter.
      False
    • During a thunderstorm, it is recommended to unplug or turn off all appliances
    • What is the purpose of the lightning safety position?
      Reduces the risk of injury
    • Adopting the lightning safety position makes you a smaller target for lightning strikes.
      True
    • During a tornado, you should move to an interior room on the lowest floor
    • What should you do if caught outside during a tornado?
      Lie flat in a depression
    • Knowing the frequency of floods in your locality is part of flood preparedness.
      True
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