cyclones Flashcards
where do cyclones develop
sub tropical oceans
what pressure do cyclones need
low pressure system
what are typhoons also known as
hurricanes and cyclones
when do cyclones begin
26.5 degree sea temp, 5-30 degree latitude
what is a cyclone
a rotating storm that forms over the sea
hazards
high winds, intense rainfall, coastal flooding, landslides
why is haiti vulnerable
low gdp per capita- 761 dollards, has low lying land
why is bangladesh vulnerable
densely populated, low gdp per capita 4964 dollars , have a low literacy rate, low lying land
how many cyclone shelters are in bangladesh
3500
when was cyclone sidr
11 november 2007
how much did damages cost aftetr hurricane katrina
108 billion
how many homes were destroyed during huricane katrina
300,000
how many people died due to hurricane katrina
1833
how much of new orleans was flooded
80 percent
how many people died due to haiti earthquake
316000
