Learning Outcomes: 1.7, 2.8 14 Severe Weather Learning Intentions
You will be able to: Describe what severe weather is
Explain how tropical storms form and how they are categorised
Describe the impacts of tropical storms on an area. 14.1 What Is Severe Weather?
Severe weather is a weather event that is significantly different from the usual weather an area experiences. It also puts people and animals in danger or causes considerable damage to buildings. This may take place over one day or a period of time.
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Tropical storms Tropics
Hurricanes Cyclones Typhoons
Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale
D
1. Can you identify the examples of severe weather shown in photos A–E?
2. Suggest what changes to normal weather conditions may have occurred to create these severe events.