Storm Hazards (Typhoons, Hurricanes) (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Alternative names for tropical revolving storms
Alternative names for tropical revolving storms
Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, willy-willies
Minimum sea surface temp for storm formation
Minimum sea surface temp for storm formation
27°C extending to 70 metres or more depth
Minimum distance from Equator for storm formation
Minimum distance from Equator for storm formation
At least 5° latitude
Typical diameter of tropical revolving storms
Typical diameter of tropical revolving storms
200-700 kilometres
Diameter of the eye in a tropical storm
Diameter of the eye in a tropical storm
10-15 kilometres
Maximum wind speeds around the storm eye
Maximum wind speeds around the storm eye
Can exceed 300 kilometres per hour
What the Saffir-Simpson scale is based on
What the Saffir-Simpson scale is based on
Wind speed only
Wind speed for Category Five on Saffir-Simpson scale
Wind speed for Category Five on Saffir-Simpson scale
252 kph or greater
Main cause of tropical storm deaths (not wind)
Main cause of tropical storm deaths (not wind)
Water-related hazards: storm surge, flooding (90%)
Climate change effect on tropical storm patterns
Climate change effect on tropical storm patterns
Fewer storms globally but more very strong cyclones