Typhoons Flashcards
This layer of the atmosphere is exposed to natural phenomena and ground activities
Troposphere
4 layers of the atmosphere
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
The tropical cyclone that is formed in north Atlantic ocean, affecting most of the Caribbean sea
Hurricane
The tropical cyclone that is formed in northwest pacific ocean, affecting southeast asia, the west philippine sea, and mostly japan
Typhoon
The tropical cyclone that is formed in southeastern indian and southwest Pacific Ocean
Severe tropical cyclone
The tropical cyclone that is formed in north indian ocean
Severe cyclonic storm
The tropical cyclone that is formed in southwest indian ocean
Tropical cyclone
3 basic stages in the development of a tropical cyclone:
- Origin or the formative stage
- mature stage
- dissipation stage
A tropical cyclone starts to form when the following coinciding conditions are met:
- Tropical ocean
- Convergence of low altitude winds
- Latent Heat of condensation
- Cariolis force
What is PAGASA
Philippine Atmospheric, geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
Term concerning the weather disturbances
PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility)