tropical storms

• what are the required conditions for the formation of a tropical storm?

  • Hadley cells - 5 - 30 degrees North and South of the equator
  • low pressure weather system
  • 27 degrees celsius sea temperature
• What is the condition of the eye of the storm?

  calm
• what is the Coriolis effect?

  wind travels in curved direction, as the Earth is spinning
• how can tropical storms be monitored?

  • Track cloud formation and movements with satellite technology
• how can tropical storms be predicted?

  computer modelling can predict routes and intensity
• how can protection be used against tropical storms?

  • sea walls (protection from storm surges)
  • storm drains (divert water)
  • houses put on higher ground
• how can planning be used against tropical storms?

  hazard mapping, evacuation routes, raising awareness