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Tropical Cyclones
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GCSE Geography Mapa Mental sobre Tropical Cyclones, criado por Estera Ulrich-Oltean em 21-03-2018.
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Tropical Cyclones
Anexos:
GCSE Geography 9-1 Edexcel B Homepage
Properties
Low pressure
Constant rotation
Central "eye" is calmest part surrounded by walls
Hazards
Storm Surge
Flooding
Strong Winds
Landslides
Intense Rainfall
Formation
Form over warm seas
Energy from condensing water adds power to cyclone
Intensify over water and dissipate over land
Vulnerability
Physical
Large coastline
Lots of rivers
Flat land close to sea level
Social
Elderly
Children
Disabled
Economical
Poor
Can't afford defences/shelters
Political
Corrupt government
How is money spent
Typhoon Aila
Bangladesh May 2009
Background Information
Category 5
200mm rainfall
Storm Surge
Effects
190 deaths
Homelessness
Crops and animals killed
Disease
Preparation
Limited technology for warming systems
Some cyclone shelters for evacuees
Hurricane Katrina
Southern US states, esp. New Orleans August 2005
Background Information
Category 5
Storm Surge
Very long track
Effects
1833 deaths
Heavy flooding
Infrastructure collapsed
Preparation
Satellite and weather forecasting technology
Efficient evacuation systems
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