SCI 8 (2ND QUARTER) (TYPHOONS)
2013
When did Yolanda happen?
Haiphong (highest) - 20, 000 Reming (lowest)- 1399
Which storm had the highest and lowest amount of deaths?
Tropical Cyclone
formulate in Indian Ocean
Typhoons
occur in the Western Pacific Ocean
Hurricane
originate from Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific Ocean
-Sufficiently warm sea surface -temperatures - Atmospheric instability -Pre existing low level focus or disturbance and -Low vertival wind shear - High humidity in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere - Enough Coriolis force to develop a low pressure center
Give the 6 (Main requirements for typhoon formation and development)
Luzon (3.7 typhoons) Highest Visayas (2.1 typhoons) Second Highest Bicol, Samar/ Leyte (1.9 typhoons) Palawan (1.1 typhoons) Mindanao (No typhoons)
Give the average number of storms per year and which part of the Philippines has the highest and lowest num of typhoons
1.) Evacuate calmly 2.) Close the windows and turn off the main power switch 3.) Avoid the way leading to or along the river.
Heed the advice of the local authorities if they ask you to evacuate your area. If there is a need to move to an eva
Tropical Depression
If the wind speed is between 35 to 64 kph
Tropical Storm
If the wind speed is between 65 to 118 kph.
Super Typhoon
If the wind speed is greater than 200 kph.
Typhoons
If the wind speed is less, from 119 to 20 kph
Typhoons, Tai fung, Great Wind
Is a tropical storm that occurs in the western Pacific Ocean. It is probably borrowed from Cantonese words "______________" means "a _____________"
Mindanao
Is traditionally "outside the typhoon" belt
Typhoons
It is a cyclonic when it originates over warm seas. It has circular or spiral system of violent winds, typically hundreds of kilometers in diameter.
2004
When did Winnie happen?
PSWS #1
What Public Storm Warning Signal is this? Tropical cyclone winds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) are expected within next 36 hours.
PSWS #2
What Public Storm Warning Signal is this? Tropical cyclone winds of 60 km/h (37 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph) are expected within next 24 hours.
PSWS #3
What Public Storm Warning Signal is this?Tropical cyclone winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) to 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within next 18 hours.
PSWS #4
What Public Storm Warning Signal is this?Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within next 12 hours.
- Report damaged electrical cables and fallen electrical post to the authorities. -Beware of dangerous animals such as snakes that may have entered your house -Boil water before drinking it to avoid diseases. -Wear proper safety gear and equipment when working in hazardous areas. -If your house was damaged, make sure that it is already safe and stable when you enter.
What are the 5 Typhoon Preparedness Guide (after) the storm?
-Store adequate supply food and water. -Put items in your house in an elevated position especially those that generate electricity -Harvest crops that can be yielded immediately -For fishing folks, place boats in a safe area. -Clean up your house's drainage system to prevent clogging and flooding.
What are the 5 Typhoon Preparedness Guide (before) the storm?
- Essential that you can stay calm and you must know what to do. -Stay indoors. Postpone any travel -Always tune in to the latest weather report. - Check what is happening in your surroundings. - Do not operate electrical equipment during a flood.
What are the 5 Typhoon Preparedness Guide (during) the storm?
1.) Haiphong 2.) Yolanda 3.) Uring 4.) Pablo 5.) Angela 6.) Winnie 7.) 8.)Nitang 9.) Frank 19.) Reming
What are the rankings of the typhoons?
1867
When did Angela happen?
2008
When did Frank happen?
1881
When did Haiphong happen?
1984
When did Netang happen?
2012
When did Pablo happen?
2006
When did Reming happen?
1991
When did Uring happen?