Storm Hazards
- Created by: Fr3ya535
- Created on: 23-05-18 19:51
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- Storm Hazards
- Conditions required
- An oceanic location with sea temperatures over 27'c
- An ocean depth of more than 70m
- A location 5' north or south of the equator - so that the Coriolis force brings about maximum rotation
- Impacts
- Storm intensity
- Speed of movement
- Distance from the sea
- Preparation of the community
- Warnings and community response
- Coastal flooding
- Damage to roofing or complete structure failure
- Damaged vehicles
- Roads blocked by debris and fallen trees, hampering aid
- Prediction
- The National Hurricane Center in Florida can access date from satellites.
- Weather aircraft maintain round-the-clock surveillance of storms that have the potential to become hurricanes.
- Cyclones have an erratic path and are difficult to give warnings for.
- Prevention
- Natural hazards cannot be prevented.
- Protection
- Drills can be practiced and people can be evacuated.
- Homes and businesses can be strengthened to withstand high winds.
- Land use planning can make sure certain buildings and developments are built in risky areas.
- Sea walls and breakwaters can used to protect coasts.
- Preparation
- Insurance incase of damages.
- Having an understanding of the aid available for help.
- Conditions required
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