Management of Tropical Storms - Reducing the Effects (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Tech used to track tropical storms
Tech used to track tropical storms
Satellites
What satellites detect in tropical storms
What satellites detect in tropical storms
Spiral wind pattern & eye development
Tools for predicting storm paths
Tools for predicting storm paths
Computer models, radar, aircraft
Why predict tropical storm paths
Why predict tropical storm paths
Give time to evacuate & board up homes
How future developments are planned
How future developments are planned
To avoid areas at most risk
How emergency services prepare for storms
How emergency services prepare for storms
Train & practise rescues, e.g., by helicopter
What governments plan to help people escape storms
What governments plan to help people escape storms
Evacuation routes
Family disaster preparations
Family disaster preparations
Supply bag, fuel, know shelters, store loose objects
Hurricane-proof home features
Hurricane-proof home features
Storm shutters (e.g., Florida)
How sea walls protect from storms
How sea walls protect from storms
Protect infrastructure from storm surges
Bangladesh cyclone shelter deaths: 1970 vs 2007
Bangladesh cyclone shelter deaths: 1970 vs 2007
500,000 in 1970; 4,234 in 2007
Why houses built on stilts
Why houses built on stilts
Allow storm surge to pass underneath
Natural protection from storm surges
Natural protection from storm surges
Salt marsh, wetlands, mangroves