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    The document provides information about typhoons in the Philippines. It discusses that the Philippines is prone to typhoons due to its location and warm ocean waters. Typhoons form over ocean waters and move in a northwest direction, often hitting the islands of Luzon. The document lists factors like vast ocean areas and monsoon winds that contribute to the formation of typhoons affecting the Philippines. It also describes instruments used in weather forecasting like radiosondes, radars and explains features of typhoons including the eye and eye wall, which sees the most destructive winds. Finally, it provides a list of essential supplies to include in a survival kit for typhoon preparedness.

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    The document provides information about typhoons in the Philippines. It discusses that the Philippines is prone to typhoons due to its location and warm ocean waters. Typhoons form over ocean waters and move in a northwest direction, often hitting the islands of Luzon. The document lists factors like vast ocean areas and monsoon winds that contribute to the formation of typhoons affecting the Philippines. It also describes instruments used in weather forecasting like radiosondes, radars and explains features of typhoons including the eye and eye wall, which sees the most destructive winds. Finally, it provides a list of essential supplies to include in a survival kit for typhoon preparedness.

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    The document provides information about typhoons in the Philippines. It discusses that the Philippines is prone to typhoons due to its location and warm ocean waters. Typhoons form over ocean waters and move in a northwest direction, often hitting the islands of Luzon. The document lists factors like vast ocean areas and monsoon winds that contribute to the formation of typhoons affecting the Philippines. It also describes instruments used in weather forecasting like radiosondes, radars and explains features of typhoons including the eye and eye wall, which sees the most destructive winds. Finally, it provides a list of essential supplies to include in a survival kit for typhoon preparedness.

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    Unit 2 Earth & Space Module 2 Understanding Typhoons

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    The document provides information about typhoons in the Philippines. It discusses that the Philippines is prone to typhoons due to its location and warm ocean waters. Typhoons form over ocean waters and move in a northwest direction, often hitting the islands of Luzon. The document lists factors like vast ocean areas and monsoon winds that contribute to the formation of typhoons affecting the Philippines. It also describes instruments used in weather forecasting like radiosondes, radars and explains features of typhoons including the eye and eye wall, which sees the most destructive winds. Finally, it provides a list of essential supplies to include in a survival kit for typhoon preparedness.

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    UNIT 2 EARTH & SPACE

    MODULE 2 UNDERSTANDING TYPHOONS


    Key Questions

    • Why is the Philippines prone to typhoons?

    • What conditions favor the formation of


    typhoons?
    Overview

    • Every year the Philippines is hit by typhoons.

    • About 20 tropical cyclones enter the PAR per


    year– Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical
    and Astronomical Services Administration
    What is a Typhoon?
    • Tropical depression, tropical storm, typhoon
    and super typhoon are categories of tropical
    cyclones.
    • A tropical cyclone is a system
    thunderstorms that are moving of
    aroundAs the winds intensify or weaken, thea
    center.
    category is upgraded or downgraded
    accordingly.
    “Typhoon” “Hurricane” “Bagyo”
    Where tropical cyclones originate?
    • One source of tropical cyclone formation is
    the ITCZ or Intertropical Convergence
    Zone
    • It is in this area that trade winds from the
    Northern and Southern hemispheres converge
    The PHILIPPINE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
    (PAR)
    • The Philippine archipelago which is surrounded by
    water, lies at the western rim of the Pacific Ocean, north
    of the equator and about 1,000 kilometers from the
    Asia Mainland.

    • It refers to designated area in the


    northwestern Pacific where PAGASA
    is tasked to monitor tropical cyclone
    occurrences.

    • PAR is bounded by the black lines joining the following


    points:
    • 25°N - 120°E, 25°N - 135°E, 5°N - 135°E, 5°N -
    Under what conditions do
    Tropical Cyclones form?
    • Where did the tropical cyclone form? On land or
    ocean?
    • Ocean
    • What can you say about the temperature or the bodies
    of water in the vicinity of the Philippines? Is the water
    warm or cold?
    • Warm water (26.5⁰C)
    • In what direction did the tropical cyclones move?
    • Northwest direction
    • Which part of the Philippines was hit by the four
    tropical cyclones?
    • Islands of Luzon
    • In the case of Agaton, Yoyong & Huaning, where did
    they die out? Near land or in the middle of the ocean?
    • Land
    Factors that contribute to the relatively high
    incidence of typhoons that visit the Philippines

     Vast surface area of the Pacific Ocean


     Warm waters of the tropical sea, not only the
    surface water but also down to a depth of around
    46 meters below the surface
     Location of the Philippines right along the path of
    typhoons that originate from the Caroline-
    Marianas area
     Presence of monsoons, particularly the Southwest
    Monsoon or habagat, that bring in plenty of rain
    Instruments used in Weather Forecasting
    Barometers for pressure measurements
    Thermometers (Thermograph) for recording minimum and maximum
    temperatures during the day.
    Sling psychrometer used to measure relative humidity
    Hygrograph continuously records relative humidity
    Rain gauge measures the amount of rain in centimeters or inches
    The intensity and direction of air movement are recorded by an
    anemometer, wind vane, aerovane and its transmitter
    Upper air wind speed and direction is measured using pilot
    balloons,
    radiosondes and satellites
    Radiosondes measures weather conditions at upper level atmosphere.
    It has a thermometer, barometer and hygrometer as well as a small
    transmitter that sends signals indicating the temperature, pressure
    and relative humidity of the air through which it is passing. It is
    attached to a hellium balloon
    A radar detects weather conditions at high altitudes. Using radiowaves,
    it can locate typhoons and tell the area that the typhoon covers. It
    The Eye
    the center of the storm
    The most recognizable feature found within a
    hurricane is the eye. They are found at the
    center and are between 20-50km in diameter.
    The eye is the focus of the hurricane, the point
    about which the rest of the storm rotates and
    where the lowest surface pressures are found
    in the storm.

    Skies are often clear above the eye and winds are
    relatively light. It is actually the calmest section of
    any hurricane.
    The Eye Wall
    a hurricane's most devastating region
    Located just outside of the eye is the eye wall. This is the
    location within a hurricane where the most damaging winds
    and intense rainfall is found.
    Eye walls are called as such because oftentimes the eye is
    surrounded by a vertical wall of clouds. The eye wall can be
    seen in the picture above as the thick ring surrounding the
    eye.

    At the surface, the winds are rushing towards the center of a


    hurricane -- forcing air upwards at the center. The coriolis
    force acts on these surface winds, and in the Northern
    Hemisphere, the deflection is to the right. The convergence at
    the eye wall is so strong here that the air is being lifted faster
    and with more force here than any other location of the
    hurricane. Thus, the moisture transport from the ocean and
    subsequent latent heat production is maximized.
    What to prepare?
    What to include in your Survival Kit and Why?
    Poncho with hood Matches in a A jacket or coat
    Medications waterproof Long pants
    Infant formula. container* A long sleeve shirt
    Water Signal flare* Sturdy shoes
    Food Paper, pencil A hat and gloves
    Battery-powered A sleeping bag or warm blanket
    Personal hygiene items
    radio Rain gear
    Extra batteries Disinfectant* Mess kits, paper cups, plates and
    Flashlight Household chlorine plastic utensils
    First Aid kit bleach* Cash or traveler's checks, change
    Whistle Medicine dropper Paper towels
    Diapers Fire Extinguisher
    Important Family
    Moist towelettes Tent
    Documents in a
    Garbage bags Compass
    waterproof, Plastic sheeting
    Plastic ties portable container Duct tape
    Wrench or pliers Pet supplies
    Extra car keys
    Can opener for Scissors
    food Entertainment items

    *You may add other items not included in the options above as you deem necessary.

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