DRRR Review

A storm surge is a severe weather disturbance characterized by strong winds and heavy rains which revolve around a central low pressure.

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Tropical cyclones were distinguished according to their maximum sustained wind speed.

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Tropical cyclones’ activity are usually lowest during month of May.

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In a tropical cyclone, the eye wall are spiraling strips of clouds associated with rain fall.

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Tropical cyclones has no significant effect in the environment.

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Tropical cyclones were form in low temperature area.

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A tropical cyclone has a life span of 9 days and can travel for less than 5km.

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The three effects of tropical cyclones are: strong wind, tsunami, and heavy rains.

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Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in Tokyo Japan, is one of the 6 worldwide tropical cyclone center in charge of issuing warnings on the entire East Pacific Ocean and South China Sea region.

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PAGASA releases 6 warning storm signals.

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