Tropical storms 4.0 / 5 based on 4 ratings ? GeographyNatural hazardsGCSEAQA Created by: lottiebissett_Created on: 03-02-18 12:13 What are the weather conditions like during the 1st and 2nd wall of a storm? Strong winds and torrential rain, decreasing 1 of 13 What happens to tropical storms when it reaches land? Looses heat and moisture so dies out 2 of 13 When do tropical storms loose their energy? When they reach land and travel to higher latitudes. 3 of 13 What degree and direction is the tropic of cancer from the equator? 23.5 degrees North 4 of 13 What does the sea temp need to be for a storm to occur? Over 26 degrees celcius 5 of 13 When are tropical storms most common? Late summer, early autumn 6 of 13 How do we measure tropical storms? Saffir- simpson scale 1-5 7 of 13 What degree and direction is the tropic of capricorn from the equator? 23.5 degrees South 8 of 13 Which direction did Hurricane Katrina travel? Westwards across Gulf of Mexico 9 of 13 What are the weather conditions during eye of the storm? Calm and dry 10 of 13 Why is it difficult to evacuate people in advance? The storms path is hard to predict 11 of 13 Where are tropical storms found? Between aprox. 5 and 3o degrees latitude 12 of 13 What are weather conditions like in early and final stages of a storm? Gentle winds, light showers 13 of 13
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