Typhoon 101
What is a typhoon?
A powerful tropical storm that forms in the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
What warm ocean phenomenon fuels a typhoon?
warm sea surface temperature
What was the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2013?
Typhoon Yolanda / Haiyan
What should you pack in a "go bag"
water, food, flashlight, and medicine
What is the eye of the typhoon?
calm center of the storm
What is the main difference between a typhoon and a hurricane?
The location where it forms—typhoons in the Northwest Pacific, hurricanes in the Atlantic.
What is the first stage of a typhoon called?
Tropical Depression
Which natural disaster often follows a strong typhoon?
Flood or Landslide
What does a red warning signal from PAGASA mean?
intense rainfall or winds
What are storm surges?
an abnormal rise of sea water due to a typhoon
What kind of weather comes with a typhoon?
Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, and Flooding.
What part of the ocean helps a typhoon grow stronger?
warm upper layer of the ocean
This typhoon in 2009 caused massive flooding in Metro Manila.
Typhoon Ondoy
Why is it important to listen to weather updates during a storm?
to know when to evacuate or stay indoors
What is a barometer used for?
measuring air pressure
What scale is used to measure typhoon strength in some countries?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
What direction do typhoons usually travel in the Pacific?
westward or northwestward
How do typhoons affect agriculture?
Destroying crops and causing food shortages
Where is the safest place to stay during a typhoon?
a sturdy, elevated building away from trees or power lines
What is PAGASA short for?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
This happens when a tropical cyclone’s wind speed reaches at least 118 kilometers per hour.
it becomes a typhoon
What causes a tropical storm to become a typhoon
sustained wind speeds of at least 118 km/h
This term means multiple typhoons occurring close together.
Cluster or Series
What should you do if power lines fall after a typhoon?
stay away and report it to authorities
What is wind shear?
change in wind speed or direction with height, which can weaken storms