Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the United States have
shown the destructive power of
tropical storms.
Northern Australia, including the Kimberley and Pilbara
regions of Western Australia, are subject to tropical
cyclones during the wet season from November to April.
2005/240 - 08/28 at 17 :00 UTC
Hurricane Katrina approaching the Gulf Coast
Satellite: Terra
© Image courtesy
of MODIS Rapid Response Project at NASA/GSFC
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Definitions
Tropical Cyclones
Tropical Cyclones are low pressure systems in the tropics
that, in the Southern Hemisphere, have well defined clockwise
wind circulations with a region surrounding the centre
with gale force winds (sustained winds of 63 km/h or greater
with gusts in excess of 90 km/h).
Bureau
of Meteorology
Note: Cyclones are also called
Hurricanes or Typhoons in other parts of
the world.
National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Websites
The following sites are excellent starting points for
information on cyclones, hurricanes and other tropical
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| Starting Points |
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| Cyclone Resources in the CMIS Resource
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Possible Learning Area Outcomes
Curriculum Framework |
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