1. To be able to explain the characteristics and causes of hurricanes What is latitude? Why is it relevant? What is longitude? Why is this relevant?

2. Find a map of tropical storm distribution Describe the patterns What language are we going to use?

3. Global circulation

5. Starter: Match the correct definition MagnitudeHow often do hazards of similar magnitude occur? FrequencyHow easily and accurately can the hazard event be predicted? DurationHow long does the hazard event last? Areal extentThe size of the event on a standard scale Speed of onsetWhat impact does the event have on people, environment, economy PredictabilityThe size of the area affected EffectsHow quickly does the hazard reach its peak intensity?

6. Key terms High and low latitudes Coriolis force Trade winds Rapid evaporation Convection Depression Tropical disturbance Ascending and descending air

7. Why do hurricanes form and what are their characteristics? 1.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp 24w#t=168http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp 24w#t=168 2.http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7 533909.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7 533909.stm 3.http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/ 4.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp 24whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp 24w

8. Task 1 – how do they form? P97 IB study guide http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/75 33909.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/75 33909.stm http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/hurricanes/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp2 4w#t=168 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSx_gisp2 4w#t=168

9. Task 2 – Characteristics P97 IB study guide Saffir Simpson Scale Hurricane cross section

10. Task 3 – Example P97 cyclone Nargis Case study slips (AST) http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/typhoon- bopha-case-study-maricel-tognasan-and-wilma-pancho http://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2013/01/typhoon- bopha-shows-developing-countries-vulnerable-climate- change/#.UXXoI7U0WuI http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/12/typhoon -bopha/100421/ http://www.seoteky.com/the-aftermath-of-typhoon- bopha-storm-pablo-wrath/ http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/typhoon- bopha-case-study-maricel-tognasan-and-wilma-pancho http://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2013/01/typhoon- bopha-shows-developing-countries-vulnerable-climate- change/#.UXXoI7U0WuI http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/12/typhoon -bopha/100421/ http://www.seoteky.com/the-aftermath-of-typhoon- bopha-storm-pablo-wrath/

11. Now create your own guide to hurricane formation Use plasticine, photographs, videos or diagrams Take photos at each stage and annotate using the key terminology

12. Characteristics

14. Homework Create a map to show the typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones that have taken place in 2013. Identify the major cities affected by their latitude and longitude Read and make notes on this: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08- 30/no-atlantic-hurricane-by-august-in-first-time- in-11-years.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08- 30/no-atlantic-hurricane-by-august-in-first-time- in-11-years.html