Typhoons Flashcards

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This layer of the atmosphere is exposed to natural phenomena and ground activities

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Troposphere

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4 layers of the atmosphere

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  1. Troposphere
  2. Stratosphere
  3. Mesosphere
  4. Thermosphere
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3
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The tropical cyclone that is formed in north Atlantic ocean, affecting most of the Caribbean sea

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Hurricane

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The tropical cyclone that is formed in northwest pacific ocean, affecting southeast asia, the west philippine sea, and mostly japan

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Typhoon

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The tropical cyclone that is formed in southeastern indian and southwest Pacific Ocean

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Severe tropical cyclone

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The tropical cyclone that is formed in north indian ocean

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Severe cyclonic storm

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The tropical cyclone that is formed in southwest indian ocean

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Tropical cyclone

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8
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3 basic stages in the development of a tropical cyclone:

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  1. Origin or the formative stage
  2. mature stage
  3. dissipation stage
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9
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A tropical cyclone starts to form when the following coinciding conditions are met:

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  1. Tropical ocean
  2. Convergence of low altitude winds
  3. Latent Heat of condensation
  4. Cariolis force
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10
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What is PAGASA

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Philippine Atmospheric, geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration

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Term concerning the weather disturbances

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PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility)

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