Cyclones
What is a Tropical Cyclone?
It is rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that forms over war waters!
What is the hurricane season in the Atlantic?
June through November
These are the three hazards.
- Strong Winds
- Tornados
- Waves and rip currents
True
Are cyclones and hurricanes the same?
What is the hurricane season in the Pacific?
Mid-May through November
Deaths is not an impact of the storms because most people evacuate before the storm hits.
NO
What are the three classifications for cyclones?
Hurricane, typhoon, tropical cyclone
What is storm surge?
The rise in seawater level caused by a storm.
There are total of 8 potential impacts due to storms.
Yes
What is the greatest threat to life safety because of cyclones?
The water in the form of storm and inland flooding.
What is inland flooding?
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
Does water get contaminated?
Yes
What is the maximum wind speed for cyclones?
74 miles per hour
The greatest threat to life safety from tropical cylones comes from the air. True or false
False
List 3 out of the 8 potential impacts!
- deaths
- homes are destroyed
- sewage overflow
-blocked roads
- medical facility closeures
- drinking water contamination