Hurricane Presentation
Transcript: landfall- 1) Stay Informed- use trusted websites for information about natural disasters and emergency preparedness (Ex: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/phi/). 2) Make a Plan- create a communication plan with your family, write all important phone numbers, and designate a meeting place in case of evacuation. 3) Build a Hurricane Kit- store a portable kit full of basics, important documents, clean-up and repair items, and a 2-week supply of necessities in a safe place and a smaller version in your car. June 1st-Nov. 30 McNeill, Aislinn. "Annual Disaster/Death Statistics for US Storms." Texas Tech University. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2013. <http://www.depts.ttu.edu/weweb/Research/DebrisImpact/Reports/DDS.pdf>. 2) There must be ocean water that is warm enough at the surface to put enough heat and moisture into the overlying atmosphere to provide potential fuel for the hurricane (80°F or greater). Likely to Occur in Summer Because... Season Hurricanes Facts Anonymous. "Hurricanes . . . Important Terms to Know." Hurricanes . . . Important Terms to Know. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013. <http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/fire/emergman/em-all_hazards_preparedness/em-prepare-hurricanes_tropical_storms/em-hurr-terms.htm?PageMode=Print>. 17 nationwide possible hurricane threat to area within 24-36 hours 3) Water evaporates and condenses, forming clouds. Latent heat is released when water vapor condenses, which evaporates more water. The water rises and condenses, creating a chain. (NJ Emergency Survival Guide) 4) Was a Category 4 hurricane during land fall. rooster tails- 1) Development triggered by weather disturbance in tropical circulation. Average Number of Deaths & Injuries in U.S. (per year) Survival Tips wall clouds- hurricane conditions expected within 12-24 hours Important Terms Safety Precautions How They Form 4) Due to the Coriolis Effect, the hurricane spins counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. 1) Deadliest weather disaster in U.S. history. 2) Caused 6,000- 12,000 deaths. Wall clouds 60 nationwide Anonymous. "Glossary." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2013. <http://library.thinkquest.org/C003603/english/hurricanes/glossary.shtml>. hurricane watch- Likely to Occur on the East Coast Because... calm column of low-pressure air in center of hurricane 1) The direct summer rays heat the ocean water more and faster than steep winter sun rays. 2) Hurricanes are more likely to occur in late summer, since water takes a while to absorb heat. Historical Event Route of the Galveston Hurricane Netting, Ruth. "How Are Hurricanes Created?" How Are Hurricanes Created? NASA, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2013. <http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/creation.html>. A tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more. State of New Jersey. "1921 Hurricane Survival Guide for New Jersey." The Official Website for The State of New Jersey. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Feb. 2013. <http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/081412_hurricane_surviveguide.pdf>. long, thin clouds curving up from the horizon that tell where a hurricane is coming from heavy clouds that form around the eye of a hurricane Location and Timing 1) hurricanes in the Atlantic tend to form at tropical/subtropical latitudes & move west 2) east coast water temperature is warm, due to the Gulf Stream (80°F), west coast water not as warm (70°F) in midsummer Average Number of Injuries by Hurricane Important Categorizations of Hurricanes 3) 8-15 foot storm tides flooded Galveston Island and the west coast of Texas. 5) Property damage was estimated at $30 million. Samantha Moy Period 4 3/4/13 when the eye intersects the surface of the coastline Galveston Hurricane, Texas (Galveston Island), 1900 4) Pets- establish and assemble safe places, kits, carriers, and any documents for you pets. 5) Extras- keep your car gas tank full and store extra gasoline in proper, certified containers. Replace stored water every 6 months, replace batteries and update extra clothing. *Print a copy of your state's emergency survival guide, review thoroughly and follow during a state emergency. Landsea, Chris W. "Why Do Hurricanes Hit the East Coast of the U.S. but Never the West Coast?" AccuWeather.com. N.p., 27 Aug. 2012. Web. 25 Feb. 2013. <http://www.accuweather.com/en/features/winter-break/why-do-hurricanes-hit-the-east-1/54241>. hurricane warning- Eye eye- storm surge- Average Number of Deaths by Hurricane extremely large volumes of water driven on land by a storm, may cause extensive flooding Anonymous. "Why Do Hurricanes Happen?" Why Do Hurricanes Happen? N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Feb. 2013. <http://science.yourdictionary.com/articles/why-do-hurricanes-happen.html>. Bibliography Coastal Reconstructiong Group. "Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale." Coastal Reconstruction Group. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Feb. 2013. <http://www.coastalreconstruction.com/2011/08/saffir-simpson-wind-scale/>. 5) Wind