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ASIA Arclic Ocean AUSTRALIA Pacific Ocean Historical Hurricane Tracks Arctic Ocean NORTEL AMERICA SOUTH AMENICA ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬. H5 H4 H3 H2 H1 TS TD ΝΑ EUROPE AFRICA ASIA 7. According to Figure 12A-2, tropical storms formed in either the Northern or Southern Hemispheres in Figure 12A-2.) a. do b. do not 8. This absence of tropical cyclone activity at the equator a. is b. is not a. western North Pacific b. eastern South Pacific c. South Atlantic cross the equator from one hemisphere to the other. (The equator is the white horizontal line due to the absence of the Coriolis Effect, which is essential in producing circulation during storm formation. 9. According to Figure 12A-2, tropical cyclones track through many ocean basins, and especially the Ocean. In 2018, Typhoon Jebi was the costliest typhoon to strike Japan in 25 years, causing multiple fatalities and billions of dollars in damage. In 2020, they were threatened by Typhoon Haishen, which was the third deadly typhoon in a 2-week period. The frequency of storms in this location is correlated with the large expanse of year-round warm waters. ho path on the map. 10. Click on data and view the category status of the hurricane throughout its path. You can also scroll along on the map to see the changing category, wind speeds, and pressure. The highest category rank Isaias became was a with maximum sustained winds at 75 kts (86 mph). a. H1 or category 1 b. H2 or category 2 c. H3 or category 3 For information on Atlantic and Eastern Pacific cyclones, go to the National Hurricane Center's webpage (Link 12A-4). On the menu under Archives, track maps and individual storm reports for past years can be found. Another valuable item under Educational Resources is a list of "Frequent Questions." Tropical cyclones in the mid-Pacific can be followed from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Link 12A-5) and those of the western Pacific at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (Link 12A-6). Storm Surge A storm surge is a dome of ocean water topped by high waves and driven on shore by storm winds. The greatest potential for coastal flooding and beach erosion occurs along a shallow sloping shoreline when a storm surge coincides with high tide. Go to the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) main page (Link 12A-4) and scroll over Educational Resources on the top menu to open a list of life-saving information. Click on "Storm Surge" for animations of storm surge, often the most deadly aspect of hurricanes, and photographs of the damage they cause. 11. The Surge Vulnerability Facts at the bottom of the same Storm Surge Overview page states a strong hurricane with a 23-ft. storm surge coming ashore along the Gulf Coast could flood 57% of arterial roads, almost half of rail miles, 29 airports, and virtually all ports in the area. It would also risk the inundation of of interstate highways. Such input is crucial for emergency planners to order evacuations and prepare for possible destruction. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina produced a 24- to 28-ft. storm surge over a 20-mi. stretch of the Mississippi coast. a. 27% b. 49% c. 67% A weakening cyclone does not guarantee a smaller storm surge, and all precautions must be taken within the predicted landing area. p. 208 ASIA Arclic Ocean AUSTRALIA Pacific Ocean Historical Hurricane Tracks Arctic Ocean NORTEL AMERICA SOUTH AMENICA ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬. H5 H4 H3 H2 H1 TS TD ΝΑ EUROPE AFRICA ASIA 7. According to Figure 12A-2, tropical storms formed in either the Northern or Southern Hemispheres in Figure 12A-2.) a. do b. do not 8. This absence of tropical cyclone activity at the equator a. is b. is not a. western North Pacific b. eastern South Pacific c. South Atlantic cross the equator from one hemisphere to the other. (The equator is the white horizontal line due to the absence of the Coriolis Effect, which is essential in producing circulation during storm formation. 9. According to Figure 12A-2, tropical cyclones track through many ocean basins, and especially the Ocean. In 2018, Typhoon Jebi was the costliest typhoon to strike Japan in 25 years, causing multiple fatalities and billions of dollars in damage. In 2020, they were threatened by Typhoon Haishen, which was the third deadly typhoon in a 2-week period. The frequency of storms in this location is correlated with the large expanse of year-round warm waters. ho path on the map. 10. Click on data and view the category status of the hurricane throughout its path. You can also scroll along on the map to see the changing category, wind speeds, and pressure. The highest category rank Isaias became was a with maximum sustained winds at 75 kts (86 mph). a. H1 or category 1 b. H2 or category 2 c. H3 or category 3 For information on Atlantic and Eastern Pacific cyclones, go to the National Hurricane Center's webpage (Link 12A-4). On the menu under Archives, track maps and individual storm reports for past years can be found. Another valuable item under Educational Resources is a list of "Frequent Questions." Tropical cyclones in the mid-Pacific can be followed from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (Link 12A-5) and those of the western Pacific at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (Link 12A-6). Storm Surge A storm surge is a dome of ocean water topped by high waves and driven on shore by storm winds. The greatest potential for coastal flooding and beach erosion occurs along a shallow sloping shoreline when a storm surge coincides with high tide. Go to the National Hurricane Center's (NHC) main page (Link 12A-4) and scroll over Educational Resources on the top menu to open a list of life-saving information. Click on "Storm Surge" for animations of storm surge, often the most deadly aspect of hurricanes, and photographs of the damage they cause. 11. The Surge Vulnerability Facts at the bottom of the same Storm Surge Overview page states a strong hurricane with a 23-ft. storm surge coming ashore along the Gulf Coast could flood 57% of arterial roads, almost half of rail miles, 29 airports, and virtually all ports in the area. It would also risk the inundation of of interstate highways. Such input is crucial for emergency planners to order evacuations and prepare for possible destruction. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina produced a 24- to 28-ft. storm surge over a 20-mi. stretch of the Mississippi coast. a. 27% b. 49% c. 67% A weakening cyclone does not guarantee a smaller storm surge, and all precautions must be taken within the predicted landing area. p. 208

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Ans 7 Do not Tropical storm form in one hemisphere do not cross the equator ... View the full answer