HURRICANES
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Subject: Caribbean Studies / Geography
Form: 6 A
Group Members: (1- 5 )
• Axcel George
• Daliesha Guy
• Dion Browne
• Keivaugh Noray
• Onecia Alexander
Teacher: Mrs. Moore
Topic: Developing Geographic Awareness
Easterly Waves
Easterly waves are the starting points of hurricanes.
They bring low pressure, increases wind strength and
sometimes brings about rainy or cloudy weather.
TROPICAL DEPRESSION
• Tropical depression is the result of the formation of
the Easterly waves into a system, at this point the
pressure at the centre is low and wind speeds range
from 20-34 knots (23-39 mph) with cloudy and rainy
conditions.
TROPICAL STORM
• Tropical Storms are formed when wind speeds
increase to 35 to 64 knots (39 to 74 mph). This means
the air pressure continues to decrease, generating
stronger winds.
INTRODUCTION TO
HURRICANES
What is Hurricane?
A Hurricane is an intense, rotating oceanic weather system that
possess maximum sustained winds exceeding 119 km/hr
forming and intensifying tropical oceanic regions.
When do Hurricanes occur in the Caribbean?
Hurricanes usually occur during the period of June 1st November 30th. During this period the tropics is too warm and
therefore the tropical marine climate in the Caribbean
experiences a number of low-pressure systems that can
develop into hurricanes.
CAUSE OF HURRICANES
How do Hurricanes form ?
- Convection of air
- Increment in the convection of air producing warm
conditions at great heights
- Buoyancy of air
- Pressure continues to drop because of rising air.
- Corilios Force impacts the spinning effect on the entire
system.
- Extremely low pressure system.
- Generation of strong winds.
Impacts of a Hurricane
Hurricanes cause various impacts on where ever it
strikes some impacts are:
1. Physical Impacts
2. Social Impacts
3. Economic Impacts
Physical Impact
• This includes destruction of homes, property and life
stock.
• Precious land marks may be damaged or destroyed.
• Pollution of fresh water supply.
Social Impact
• Powerful winds and massive floods have left
many individuals homeless.
• Unprepared individuals have a greater chance
of death.
• On a positive note hurricanes have given
countries a better foresight allow in them to
greater prepare themselves
Economical Impacts
• Hurricanes can lead to millions of dollars lost
in destruction of homes and repairs.
• Tourism base countries also suffer a great
economic lost due to the lack of visits after a
hurricane strike.
MITIGATION STRATEGIES
• Families should store food, water, medical supplies
and other basic commodities before the hurricane
• Educate people about the causes, risks and warning
signs of hurricanes.
• Have a good early warning system in place. Local
and regional weather information can be used to let
the public know when the hurricane will strike and
how long it will last.
Case Study on Hurricane Charlie
• Hurricane Charlie struck Kingston Jamaica in the
year 1951 with 110 mph winds, and rains that reached
17 inches. It brought about mass destruction, 154
people dead, more than 2,000 injured and an
estimated 25,000 persons homeless. The co-operate
areas contributed to 12,000 homeless while more
rural areas like; St. Thomas, added 3,000 homeless
people to the already large number. All in all,
Hurricane Charlie was one of the worst disasters to
take place in Jamaica and it is the hope of the people
that it would be the last.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Mohammed, Jennifer. (2007). Caribbean Studies for
Cape Examination. Macmillan Publishers Limited.
• Lalah, Robert. (August 17th, 2006). Hurricane Charlie
revisited – August 17th, 1951. October, 13th 2013.
• http://jamaicagleaner.com/gleaner/20040811/lead/l
ead2.html