briefly outline the characteristics of a tropical storm.
Huge, spinning
torrential rain
strong winds
they form over warm water (above 27 degrees)
at least 5 degrees away from the equator
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How long do tropical storms tend to last?
7-14 days
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How are tropical storms measured?
the Saffir-Simpson scale
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Give 2 social and 2 environmental impacts of storm hazards
S
people may drown
houses are destroyed
electricity cables are damaged
E
beaches are eroded and coastal habitats are damaged
pollution from debris
landslides can block water causes
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How can people prepare to reduce the impacts of storm hazards?
emergency services train and prepare for disasters
governments can plan evacuation routes
educate people how to to prepare
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How can people to adapt to reduce the impacts of storm hazards?
buildings can be designed to withstand tropical storms
buildings can be put on stilts so they're safe from flood water
flood defences can be build along rivers and coasts
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Card 2
Front
How long do tropical storms tend to last?
Back
7-14 days
Card 3
Front
How are tropical storms measured?
Back
Card 4
Front
Give 2 social and 2 environmental impacts of storm hazards
Back
Card 5
Front
How can people prepare to reduce the impacts of storm hazards?
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