Tropical Cyclones

and Typhoons
Group 4 William
Shakespeare
 Tropical Tropical Hurricane/
Depression Storm Typhoon
The weakest tropical cyclone Maximum sustained winds of 63 Maximum sustained winds of 119
kilometers per hour kilometers per hour or higher
Tropical CYCLONES
generic term used by meteorologists to
describe a rotating, organized system of clouds
and thunderstorms that originates over tropical
or subtropical waters and has closed, low-level
circulation.
Are low pressure system that generally
form in the tropics and are accompanied
by showers and thunderstorms and a
counterclockwise wind circulation.
THREE (3) REGIONS OF A CYCLONE
1. Ring-shaped outer region
Outer radius of 160 kilometers
Inner radius of 30 to 50 kilometers
The winds increase uniformly in speed toward the
center
2. Eyewall
Is where wind speeds attain their maximum value
Typically 15 to 30 kilometers from the center of
storm
3. Eye
Is where wind speeds decrease rapidly and the
air is often calm.
Causes and
effects
OF TROPICAL CYCLONES
TROPICAL CYCLONES
CAUSES

FORMATION

Areas in the zone between the Tropics of Cancer and

Capricorn are naturally prone to these natural disasters.

The two main factors in weather to form a cyclone:

• Ocean water must be at least 26 degC

• The atmosphere must have a low pressure
TROPICAL CYCLONES
EFFECTS

125 km/h • blow over small unsecured objects

125 to 164 km/h • blow large objects

164 to 224 km/h • can rip roofing

225 to 279 km/h • significant damage

280 km/h and

• Widespread destruction
above
VARIOUS
HAZARDS
DURING THE PHENOMENA
 HAZARDS
DURING THE PHENOMENA

The destructive power of

storm surge and large
1. STORM SURGE & STORM TIDE battering waves can result
Storm surge and large waves produced by hurricanes pose the in loss of life, buildings
greatest threat to life and property along the coast. destroyed, beach and
dune erosion and road
Storm Surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm's winds. and bridge damage along
It can reach heights well over 20 feet and can span hundreds of miles the coast. Storm surge can
of coastline. travel several miles inland.
Storm Tide is the water level rise during a storm due to the In estuaries and bayous,
combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide.. salt water intrusion
endangers public health
and the environment.
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DURING THE PHENOMENA
2. HEAVY RAINFALL & INLAND FLOODING
Tropical cyclones often produce widespread, torrential rains in excess
of 6 inches, which may result in deadly and destructive floods. In fact,
flooding is the major threat from tropical cyclones for people living
inland. Flash flooding, defined as a rapid rise in water levels, can occur
quickly due to intense rainfall. Longer term flooding on rivers and
streams can persist for several days after the storm. When
approaching water on a roadway, always remember Turn Around
Don't Drown.

Rainfall amounts are not directly related to the strength of tropical

cyclones but rather to the speed and size of the storm, as well as the
geography of the area. Slower moving and larger storms produce
more rainfall. In addition, mountainous terrain enhances rainfall from
a tropical cyclone.
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DURING THE PHENOMENA
Hurricane‐force winds, 74
mph or more, can destroy
buildings and mobile
homes. Debris, such as
signs, roofing material,
siding and small items left
3. HIGH WINDS outside become flying
missiles during hurricanes.
Tropical storm-force winds are strong enough to be dangerous to Winds can stay above
those caught in them. For this reason, emergency managers plan on hurricane strength well
having their evacuations complete and their personnel sheltered inland. In 2004, Hurricane
before the onset of tropical storm-force winds, not hurricane-force Charley made landfall at
winds. Punta Gorda on the
southwest Florida coast
Atlantic and Eastern Pacific hurricanes are classified into five and produced major
categories according to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. damage well inland across
central Florida with gusts of
more than 100 mph.
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DURING THE PHENOMENA

4. RIP CURRENTS
The strong winds of a tropical cyclone can cause dangerous waves that
pose a significant hazard to mariners and coastal residents and visitors.
When the waves break along the coast, they can produce deadly rip
currents - even at large distances from the storm.

Rip currents are channeled currents of water flowing away from shore,
usually extending past the line of breaking waves, that can pull even
the strongest swimmers away from shore.
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DURING THE PHENOMENA

5. TORNADOES

Tornadoes produced by Hurricanes and Tropical Storms most often

occur in thunderstorms embedded in rain bands well away from the
center of the hurricane; however, they can also occur near the eyewall.
Usually, tornadoes produced by tropical cyclones are relatively weak
and short-lived, but they still pose a significant threat.
EXAMPLES OF
TROPICAL CYCLONES
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL
LOCAL
EXAMPLES

190KPH
TYPHOON REMING (DURIAN)
NOVEMBER 26 TO DECEMBER 1, 2006

2006 was a challenging year for Bicolanos when

Mayon Volcano erupted, followed by the ferocity
of Typhoong Reming in November. Lahar from the
volcano aggravated the floods, leaving 734 people
dead and 762 others unaccounted for. Because of
the disaster, the province of Albay learned the
importance of adaptation.
LOCAL
EXAMPLES

305KPH
TYPHOON WARLING (TIP)
OCTOBER 4 TO OCTOBER 24, 1979

Elsewhere in the country, the typhoon caused

widespread flooding and 42 deaths; offshore
shipwrecks left 44 people killed or missing.
LOCAL
EXAMPLES

315KPH
TYPHOON YOLANDA (HAIYAN)
NOVEMBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Considered as one of the strongest tropical

cyclones in world history, Typhoon Yolanda
devastated Eastern Visayas, particularly the
provinces of Tacloban, Leyte in November 2013.
The typhoon caused heavy rains, strong winds and
storm surges. It had cloud bonds of 600 kilometers
in diameter and made six landfall activities.
INTERNATIONAL
EXAMPLES

FANI
250KPH
APRIL 26 TO MAY 5, 2019
It was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state of Odisha. Prior to
Fani's landfall, authorities in India and Bangladesh moved at least a million
people each from areas within Fani's projected path onto higher ground, and into
cyclone shelters, which is thought to have reduced the resultant death toll.[3]
Fani killed at least 89 people in eastern India and Bangladesh. Fani caused about
US$1.81 billion in damages in both India and Bangladesh, mostly in Odisha, in
India.
INTERNATIONAL
EXAMPLES

260KPH
HURRICANE MICHAEL
OCTOBER 7 TO OCTOBER 16, 2018
At least 74 deaths had been attributed to the storm, including 59
in the United States and 15 in Central America. Hurricane Michael
caused an estimated $25.1 billion (2018 USD) in damages,[2]
including $100 million in economic losses in Central America,[3]
damage to U.S. fighter jets with a replacement cost of
approximately $6 billion at Tyndall Air Force Base,[4] and at least
$6.23 billion in insurance claims in the U.S.[5][6] Losses to
agriculture alone exceeded $3.87 billion
INTERNATIONAL
EXAMPLES

345KPH
HURRICANE PATRICIA
OCTOBER 20 TO OCTOBER 24, 2015
As a tropical cyclone, Patricia's effects in Mexico were tremendous;
however, the affected areas were predominantly rural, mitigating
a potential large-scale disaster. Violent winds tore roofs from
structures and stripped coastal areas of their vegetation.
Preliminary assessments indicated hundreds of homes to be
destroyed; seven fatalities were linked to the hurricane directly or
indirectly, including one during evacuations.
COPING UP OF
GOVERNMENT
WITH TROPICAL CYCLONES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE
AND DEVELOPMENT
Food and non-food items, coordination and management, protection of internally displaced persons

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Health, with sub-clusters on health services, water sanitation, mental and psychosocial support, and
nutrition
Emergency response teams, issuance of health advisories, public health teams

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Availability of funds for temporary learning centers, cleanups, repairs, teachers and learners' kits,
emergency school feeding
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Advise farmers in affected areas to harvest crops and fishermen to avoid venturing out into seaboards
of affected areas

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Fuel inventory in affected regions, resupplied fuel needs
Electrical line restoration teams
Maintenance and testing teams

Department of National Defense,

Armed Forces of the Philippines
Search, rescue and retrieval
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An Act to Safeguard Life and Property
Long-term
solutions
[SUGGESTIONS]
The ultimate priority is to be able to anticipate needs. This is why the government makes it a point to
preposition goods, equipment, and even personnel: because ideally, relief and rescue should not have
to travel great distances; they should already be in the areas predicted to be in the path of natural
disasters.

When disaster does strike, one of the most vital priorities is reestablishing communications with everyone.
We have to organize what we already know, while at the same time fill the gaps in information,
in order to maximize our strategic accuracy.j
REFERENCES
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/cyclone.html
https://disasterpreparednesscourse.com/disaster-hazards/cyclones-tropical/cyclones-tropical-types-classifications/
https://www.britannica.com/science/tropical-cyclone
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/hazards.php
https://weatherph.org/strongest-typhoons-philippines/
https://panahon.tv/beta/v2/web/blog/2017/11/top-8-deadliest-storms-in-the-philippines/

Reming photos:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjSoaf1o
tXjAhVFQN4KHdDqBDkQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Foperationnaturechronicles.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F0
4%2F26%2Ftyphoon-reming%2F&psig=AOvVaw1TnZBe1jeqWqFO1uHToSvA&ust=1564322825670745
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj3qrOjo
9XjAhXUMt4KHYiVDUYQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTyphoon_Durian&psig=AOvV
aw1TnZBe1jeqWqFO1uHToSvA&ust=1564322825670745
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj9wam2
o9XjAhWl-
GEKHZn8DrAQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fthedespicablehuntress.wordpress.com%2Ftag%2Freming%2F&psig
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REFERENCES
Yolanda photos:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiq1rC_q
NXjAhVNMd4KHcbTBPAQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2013%2F11%2F07%2Fworld%2Fasia%2
Fphilippines-typhoon-haiyan%2Findex.html&psig=AOvVaw0KUI0Jg90ZSvt9MDiiPcgA&ust=1564324284773280
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi-
8OD3qNXjAhUGUN4KHfOrCDIQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmegacities-go-
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for-Typhoons%2FTyphoon-Yolanda-Haiyan-UPDATE&psig=AOvVaw0KUI0Jg90ZSvt9MDiiPcgA&ust=1564324284773280
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjcob-
AqdXjAhWCPXAKHSCZAowQjB16BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gmanetwork.com%2Fnews%2Fnews%2Fnatio
n%2F336965%2Fphl-to-plant-more-mangroves-in-wake-of-super-typhoon-
yolanda%2Fstory%2F&psig=AOvVaw0KUI0Jg90ZSvt9MDiiPcgA&ust=1564324284773280
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