Management of Tropical Storms - Reducing the Effects (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Technology used to monitor tropical storms
Technology used to monitor tropical storms
Satellites, radar, aircraft, computer models
What do satellites detect in tropical storms?
What do satellites detect in tropical storms?
Spiral winds, cloud patterns, eye development
Data source for storm prediction models
Data source for storm prediction models
Satellites
Benefits of storm path prediction
Benefits of storm path prediction
Time to evacuate & board up homes
Planning future developments for storms
Planning future developments for storms
Avoid high-risk areas
Emergency services storm prep
Emergency services storm prep
Train & practice rescues (e.g., helicopters)
Government planning for tropical storms
Government planning for tropical storms
Evacuation routes
Family disaster planning items
Family disaster planning items
Supply bag, fuel, shelters, store loose objects
Home protection methods in storm areas
Home protection methods in storm areas
Hurricane-proof homes, storm shutters
Sea wall purpose in storm areas
Sea wall purpose in storm areas
Protect infrastructure from storm surges
Bangladesh cyclone deaths: 1970 vs 2007
Bangladesh cyclone deaths: 1970 vs 2007
500,000 to 4,234 (due to shelters)
Purpose of houses on stilts
Purpose of houses on stilts
Allow storm surge to pass underneath
Natural storm surge protection
Natural storm surge protection
Salt marsh, wetlands, mangroves
Storm drains designed to manage
Storm drains designed to manage
Heavy rainfall