Introduction to Hydrometeorological Hazards Flashcards
(17 cards)
[ Identification ]
It is the study of the transfer of water and energy between the earth’s surface and the lower atmosphere.
It involves studying tropical depressions, typhoons, droughts, and desertification among others.
Hydrometeorology
[ Identification ]
A process or phenomenon of atmospheric, hydrological, or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
Hydrometeorological Hazards
[ Identification ]
It includes:
- Tropical Cyclones
- Thunderstorms
- Hailstorms
- Tornados
- Blizzards
- Heavy Snowfall
- Avalanches
- Coastal Storm Surges
- Floods including flash floods
- Drought
- Heatwaves
- Cold Spells
Hydrometeorological Hazards
[ What are these? ]
- Tropical Depression
- Tropical Storm
- Severe Tropical Storm
- Typhoon
- Super Typhoon
Tropical Cyclone Classifications (PAGASA Warning System)
[ Identification: PAGASA Warning System ]
Winds of up to 61 kph
Tropical Depression
[ Identification: PAGASA Warning System ]
Winds of up to 62 to 88 kph
Tropical Storm
[ Identification: PAGASA Warning System ]
Winds of up to 89 to 117 kph
Severe Tropical Storm
[ Identification: PAGASA Warning System ]
Winds of up to 118 to 220 kph
Typhoon
[ Identification: PAGASA Warning System ]
Winds exceeding 220 kph
Super Typhoon
[ What are these? ]
- Tropical Depression
- Tropical Storm
- Typhoon
Tropical Cyclones (Hydrometeorological Weather System)
[ Identification: Tropical Cyclone ]
Refers to low pressure area are forming over warm seas and oceans and made up of the forming thunderstorms.
Tropical Depression
[ Identification: Tropical Cyclone ]
The weather system takes on a more definite circular forms as the winds rotate around a center.
Tropical Storm
[ Identification: Tropical Cyclone ]
The “EYE” of the _____ is formed referring to the relatively calm area at the center surrounded by the spinning winds.
Typhoon
[ Identification ]
Characterized by hot and humid weather with frequent rainfall.
May - October
Southwest Monsoon (HABAGAT)
[ Identification ]
Characterized by moderate temperature with little to no rainfall.
November - February
Northeast Monsoon (AMIHAN)
[ Identification ]
This weather disturbance is caused by the interaction of a cold and hot air mass, wherein the differences in temperature and the faster movement of the cold air lead the warmer air mass to rise and be replaced by cold air mass.
Tail of Cold Front
[ Identification ]
This low pressure area with high humidity forms a band of clouds across the equator.
This results from the interaction and convergence of trade winds, specifically the northeasterly and southeasterly winds in the northern and southern hemisphere, respectively.
Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
