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In-depth revision flashcards for 'tropical cyclones' topic from Edexcel GCSE Geography B with detailed diagrams, examples and case studies. More content from specification available separately.

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Geography – Topic 1 – Cyclones Hazardous Earth




Ayla Maydanchi




GCSE Revision

, Topic List – Contents Page
1. Characteristics of Tropical Cyclones
Geography – Topic 2 – Hazardous Earth




2. Structure of Tropical Cyclone
3. Seasonal Global Distribution of Tropical Cyclone
4. Intensification and dissipation of Tropical Cyclones
5. Physical Hazards of Tropical Cyclones
6. Vulnerability of countries to TCs
7. Preparation and Response to Tropical Cyclones
8. Saffir-Simpson Scale
9. Case Study - Katrina Vs Haiyan
10. Tropical Cyclone’s link to global atmospheric
circulation

, Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Cyclones : These are large, rotating storms that form over the oceans
in tropical areas.
Geography – Topic 2 – Hazardous Earth



Typhoons
Hurricanes USA,
Caribbean




Atlantic &
Eastern Pacific

Cyclones Western Pacific Japan,
Philippines


Australia,
India



Indian &
Southern Pacific
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, Structure of Tropical Cyclones
When the ocean temperatures increase, in summer, the air above is heated and it rises creating
an area of low pressure. Then thick clouds form due to the vast amount of water vapour.
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