Month: March 2022

How are tropical storms measured?

Tropical storms are low pressure systems, found between the Tropics. Tropical storms are characterised by heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunder and lightning, hail etc. Tropical storms are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale. You should be thinking “How is the strength of a tropical storm measured?” Tropical storms are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale. The Saffir-Simpson …

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How can tropical storms be monitored?

Satellite image technology is used to monitor and predict tropical storms. High-income countries (HICs), such as the USA, have an effective hurricane monitoring and prediction system. This is because they have the finances available to invest in these systems. Reinforced aircraft, fitted with various scientific instruments, fly through and over tropical storms to collect data. …

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