Typhoons/Cyclones/Hurricanes

geographical location

The Philippines is prone to tropical cyclones due to its…?

1. production of heavy rains

2. flooding

3. strong winds

What does the geographical location of the Philippines have that produces tons of storms?

at least 20

How many typhoons make landfall in the PH and China Sea yearly?

it`s a typical weather

How do we describe typhoons as Filipinos?

Tropical disturbance

1. birth of a hurricane

2. slight circulation with no closed isobars

3. low pressure area

4. exists in tropical trade winds with clouds and rain

Tropical Depression

1. cyclone with less than 64 KPH or 34 knots

2. has closed circulation

Tropical Storm

1. winds between 64-117 KHP or 34-47 knots

2. convection near the center

3. rainfall creates rain bands

Typhoon/Hurricane/Cyclone/etc.

winds between 117-184 KPH or 48-99 knots

Super Typhoon

winds more than 185 KPH or 100 knots

Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

What zone in the earth do storms travel?

ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone)

near the equator and has warm moist air

warm water of the Atlantic, Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico

where do storms get their strength?

Atlantic Hurricanes

cyclones in waters near West Africa

by date

how were typhoons named before 1953?

female names

how were typhoons named in 1953-1979?

both male and female names

how were typhoons named in 1979?

National Hurricane Center

what center produces typhoon names?

2 lists of names: Pacific and Atlantic names

what does the National Hurricane Center make?

enough names for a 6 year cycle and the names will be repeated after

what does the Pacific and Atlantic name list contain?

the names gets retired/removed

What happens to the typhoon names that are tremendously devastating?

1. arranged alphabetically

2. alternate male and female

Describe the names given to the typhoons

Once it becomes a tropical storm with equal to or more than 65 kph winds

When does a cyclone attain a name?

prevention of damage and minimization of property and life loss

What is the advantage of an early detected storm?

during the hurricane season: June 1 to November 30

when are meteorologists usually on guard?

weather satellite

what monitors size and strength of a storm?

weather reconnaissance aircraft

what receives data of hurricanes?

radars

what detects storms in range?

PAGASA in Quezon City

in the Philippines, what detects typhoons and sends out warnings?

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration

what does PAGASA stand for?

1. issue typhoon signals

2. watches typhoons

3. gives public typhoon warnings

what does PAGASA do?

74-95 mph

According to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, what is the winds in category 1?

96-110 mph

According to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, what is the winds in category 2?

111-129 mph

According to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, what is the winds in category 3?

13-156 mph

According to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, what is the winds in category 4?

157 mph or greater

According to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, what is the winds in category 5?