1. Monsoons, Typhoons, Cyclones, Tsunamis!

2. Monsoons What is a Monsoon?
A seasonal wind that brings warm, moist air from the oceans in summer and cold, dry air from inland in winter

3. Typhoons and Cyclones Just to be confusing… What is a typhoon/cyclone?
Typhoons, cyclones, and hurricanes are all THE SAME THING. They just have different names.
What is a typhoon/cyclone?
A storm with heavy rains and high winds that blow in a circular pattern
Winds can be faster than 160 miles per hour!
What kind of damage do they cause?
Destruction of homes and businesses, flooding, death

4. Tsunamis
Use your textbook pages to understand more about Tsunamis.