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Hurricanes, also knwon as tyhpoons or tropcial cyclones in diffrerent parts of the world, is one of the most destructive natural hazrads in the world in terms of frequentcy and number of death, especially as 75% of world's population is densly populated within 100km from the coasts.
So there is case for predicting the hurricanes, if it is dangerous to human.
Prediction of hurricanes are often easier than that of other natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Most conventional way is weather records. Past and present data can be used to construct recurrance relations and intervals (though it usually happens anually anyways). This method is relatively cheap, but still, some poor LDCs might not be able to afford it. This method relies on the richness of data, agian, which LDCs may not have. Moreover, it does not have any early warning values as it simply tells likelyhood of hurricanes and fails to precisely measure when and where.
With development of technology, satellite images are now more frequently used. Not only it exactly tells us where, it also tells us roughly the size and intensity of the hurricane. However, again, this method is very expensive for LDCs and require specialist knowledge. In addition, though highly precise than weather records, it is still subject to inaccuracy as hurricanes may changes its direction. Nonetheless, for those who can use it, it is very useful tool in predicting hurricanes. The National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Centre (NHC) forecasted Hurricane Katrina, for example, using satellite image even 56 hours before its land. However, in case of Hurricane Katrina, it suddenly changed its direction slightly before its landing.
Lastly, remote sensing can be used. Aircraft can fly over the hurricane and measure humidity, temperature, pressure and other information about hurricane and acquire its intensity before its landing. But again, this method is expensive and require special knowledge and tools, which LDCs may not be able to afford it.
So these three ways are how hurricanes are predicted.
What else can I help you with?
Can a meteorologist find a hurricane or tornado with only their equipment?
Yes they can. However, to accurately predict one, is generally a teem effort.
How do they predict Hurricane movement?
The movement of hurricanes is predicted using computerized weather movement, which use present conditions to predict how the wind in and around a hurricane will behave.
When is the next hurricane in NYC?
It is impossible to predict when the next hurricane will strike anywhere unless that hurricane is imminent.
When and where will the next hurricane strike?
It is impossible to predict when the next hurricane will be except, perhaps, when it is just about to form. Currently, there is one active hurricane (Irene) as well as Tropical Depression Ten which is expected to become a tropical storm, but not a hurricane.
What would the most important information to plot on a tracking map to predict where a hurricane will land?
the position of the hurricane over time
Why can't we predict the exact path of a hurricane?
The exact path of a hurricane is difficult to predict because hurricanes are complex and influenced by many factors, such as wind patterns, temperature, and the ocean. These factors can change quickly and are challenging to accurately forecast, making it hard to predict the precise path of a hurricane.
Can a meteorologist find a hurricane or tornado with only their equipment?
Yes they can. However, to accurately predict one, is generally a teem effort.
What does a hurricane watch predict?
it doesn't predict. it warns you that a hurricane is inbound.
Why is it important to accurately predict the possible formation and path of a hurricane?
Simply to warn people in its projected pathway to take precautions or evacuate the area.
Can seismographs predict hurricane intensity?
No, seismographs cannot predict hurricane intensity. It can only detect and predict any ground movement
How accurately can you predict water temperature?
You can predict water temperature accurately by using a water thermometer.
Can anyone give you a exclamation sentence with words scientist and predict?
Predict this, scientist!
Can you predict that a hurricane will come?
no
How do they predict Hurricane movement?
The movement of hurricanes is predicted using computerized weather movement, which use present conditions to predict how the wind in and around a hurricane will behave.
Did the myans predict the weather?
Not accurately.
What might be one reason scientist have been able to predict the weather more accurately as computers have grown more powerful?
More Powerful computer are never wrong
When is the next hurricane in NYC?
It is impossible to predict when the next hurricane will strike anywhere unless that hurricane is imminent.
