TORNADOES or IPO-IPO

SPOT GOAL WINK TERMS

 Air
Describe the different hazards that  Thunderstorm
may happen in the wake of tornadoes  Rotation of wind
or ipo-ipo  Dust
 Debris
Give practical ways of coping with
geological hazards caused by
tornadoes

INSTANT TASK

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TORNADO
A tornado is described as a violently rotating column of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes come in many sizes but are typically in the
form of a visible condensation funnel whose narrow end touches the earth and is often
encircled by a cloud of debris. It can have a wide range of colors depending on the
environment. Typically, tornadoes may appear nearly transparent and invisible until
dust and debris are picked up. Tornadoes developed from severe thunderstorms in
warm, unstable air along and ahead of cold fronts. It starts from a change in direction,
an increase in wind speed with increasing height and a rise from within the
thunderstorm which triggers the rotation of wind from horizontal to vertical

Lesson discuss
Preparedness and Mitigation (What to do before):
• Develop a preparedness plan for the whole school community
• Have frequent drills Inspect pre-designated areas to ensure the best protection
• Secure megaphone as alternative of school’s alarm system
• Listen to radio and television for information
• Store flashlights and back-up batteries to receive warnings
Response (What to do during):
• Move to a pre-designated area or an interior room on the lowest floor and get under a sturdy piece
of furniture
• Stay away from windows Lie flat in a depression if caught outside
Rehabilitation (What to do after):
• Attend to survivors immediately
• Check the school community for damages and losses
• Coordinate with proper authorities for assistance

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CONNECT
Tornadoes have been observed on
FLASH GAUGE
every continent of the world but
these destructive forces are found
most frequently in the United Answer the following:
States particularly to the east of the
Rocky Mountains during spring and 1. Most tornadoes form from
summer months. Occurrence of ________________.
tornadoes in Asian countries is A. Thunderstorms C. Hurricane
seldom. There were reported B. Cyclones
occurrences of “buhawi”, local term
2. This is a sign that a tornado could be coming.
for tornado, in the
A. greenish sky C. large hail
Philippines, one occured in San
Miguel, Bulacan and damaged at B. wall cloud D. all of the above
least 30 houses in 2008 3. True or False? All tornadoes are the same.
A. True B. False
4. This is a rotating cone-shaped column of air
that goes downward from the base of a
thunderstorm.
A. funnel cloud C. cumulus cloud
REFERENCES B. stratus cloud D. cirrus cloud
Disaster Risk Reduction Resource 5. A tornado can dissipate as long as it forms
Manual (Safer Schools Resource Manual) A. True B. False
http://www.deped.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Disaster
%20Risk%20Reduction%20Resource%20Manual.pdf

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