DRRR Flashcards
(15 cards)
Dangers associated with the natural process or phenomenon involved in the transfer of water and energy.
Hydrogeographical hazards
Typhoons or ____
bagyo
Intense circulating winds with heavy rain on the tropical land and waters
Typhoon
______ monitors the behavior of the cyclones as they approach Philippines teritory.
PAGASA
also known as electrical storm characterized by heavy rain with presence of lightning and thunder
thunderstorm
Presence of excessive water on dry land.
Flood
flow of rapid water on saturated soil or dry soil
Flash flood
Abnormal rise in coastal water due to massive force on the sea or from the air above.
Storm surge
Rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with the air and land.
Tornado
Large scale of warming of water ocean
El nino
Begins in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean.
La nina
Used to measure important weather parameters such as amount of rainfall and direction, speed and intensity of winds.
Doppler radar
Usually installed in telecommunications cell cites.
Automated rain gauge