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Which type of natural disaster is described as a violent tropical cyclone originating in the Pacific Ocean especially in the South China Sea named from the Chinese word for a great wind?
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hurricane
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What is a tropical storm?
A violent storm originating over tropical or subtropical waters, characterized by violent rainstorms and high-velocity cyclonic winds. Source: Answers.com It is a hurricane. The names are different because of where they occur in the world. And it is just simpily a Hurricane. That is what a Tropical Cyclone is. :)
How natural disaster form?
It depends on the natural disaster, for example earthquakes occur when the Earth's plates shift or jam above/underneath each other. If an earthquake did occur, there would more than likely be tsunami after it (especially if this earthquake occurred in the ocean). A tornado is caused by hot air and cold air mixing together. Hurricanes are formed by tropical storms. Flooding happens when there is too much rain/water in a river or other water source.
What country does the hibiscus plant come from?
The commonly grown hibiscus which has many cultivars is a native of a number of countries across Eastern Asia. There are many other types of hibiscus, originating in a variety of temperate and tropical countries.
What happens to a cyclone as it moves over land?
Generally a cyclone will weaken as it hits land, especially if it is a tropical cyclone.
Why is Hurricane Sandy called Hurricane Sandy?
The National Hurricane Center, based in Miami, Florida, assigns names to tropical storms originating in the North Atlantic based upon a pre-determined list. So this one was just Sandy's turn. Identified as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22, it gained intensity to the level of a tropical depression, then quickly became a tropical storm. Slowly moving northward toward the Greater Antilles, she gathered her strength and became a hurricane just before making landfall at Jamaica.See more information at the relatedlink(s) listed below:
What is the meaning of mirang?
marang is a tropical fruit originating from the Philippines.
Can perth's climate be described as tropical and wet?
Tropical and wet
If a place is described tropical and rainy year round what subclimate is it?
Tropical Rainforest
An air mass originating in the pacific ocean near the equator would be labeled what?
maritime tropical
An air mass originating in the pacific ocean near the equator would be labled?
Maritime tropical
An air mass originating in the Pacific Ocean near the equator would be labeled?
It would be labeled "Maritime Tropical".
What can an air mass be described as?
Polar, tropical, continental, and temperate
What widespread intense low pressure area originating in the tropics to produce a storm with heavy rains and high winds of 75 mph or more?
hurricane
An maritime tropical air mass would be best described as?
warm and wet
Is it tropical in South America?
Yes, near the equator especially.
What natural disasters happen in the tropical dry forest?
Natural disasters that happen in the tropical dry forest are volcanoes and forest fires. Another natural disaster that could happen is a drought.
An air mass originating from the pacific ocean near the equator would be labeled?
This is a maritime polar air mass<<<WRONG!!! IT IS A MARITIME TROPICAL AIR MASS!!
