1.11 Distribution and measurement of TS Flashcards
1
Q
describe the distribution of tropcial storms
A
they occur between 5° and 20° north and south of the equator because of the coriolis force.
they only happen when the sea tempreture is higher than 26°C
water has to be at least 70 meters deep
2
Q
what is the saffir simpson scale
A
The Saffir-Simpson scale measures hurricane intensity and damage potential. It was created in the 1970s by Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson.
3
Q
How are tropical cyclones measured?
A
rainfall and wind speed
4
Q
how are tropcial cyclones perdicted?
A
Satellite images
