Hurricanes a tropical cyclone with winds > 64 knots Hurricanes are tropical cyclones with winds that exceed 64 knots (74 mi/hr) and circulate counter-clockwise about their centers in the Northern Hemisphere (clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere). Image by: the GOES Project Hurricanes are formed from simple complexes of thunderstorms. However, these thunderstorms can only grow to hurricane strength with cooperation from both the ocean and the atmosphere. First of all, the ocean water itself must
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UNIT I DEFORESTATION CHAPTER 1 What is deforestation? Deforestation is the removal or damage of vegetation in a forest to the extent that it no longer supports its natural flora and fauna. In other words, deforestation can be defined as the transformation of forest land to non-forest uses where forest land includes lands under agro-forestry and shifting cultivation, and not simply closed canopy primary forests (FAO/UNEP, 1982). However, this definition does not include “logging”. More inclusive
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Typhoon Megi (Earth Science Make it Relevant) Typhoons are mature tropical cyclones that are created in the northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. Now, a tropical cyclone is characterized as numerous thunderstorms that contain heavy rain showers and high-speed winds. They develop over large, warm bodies of water and loose their strength when moving overland due to friction from the structures on the surface. Also, the warm water gives the typhoon the energy it needs to be powerful and without
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University of Phoenix Detecting Media Bia HUM/114 The reported story of President Obama abandoning his campaign in Florida to deal with the state officials along the Atlantic Coast in wake of Hurricane Sandy was not clear but seems to be accurate. The information that was given from MSN.com did not seem to have enough depth. The story was short, but it seemed to lack what steps other than generators, food and water will be provided if needed. The areas that are currently being affected are
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the area has been logged use the area as cropland. This further clears the surrounding area and prolongs the deforestation. This area is now susceptible to wildfires. 2) United States drives deforestation in the amazon by having a demand for tropical hardwoods in the amazon. Demands for things like coffins, furniture, coal, and building materials. Also pulp has a big demand in the United States. It is estimated that by the year 2020 4 billion tons of wood will be consumed annually by the paper
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services as preventing erosion, landslides, and making the most infertile soil rich with life (Connor, 2009). To be considered a rainforest, the forest must get at least 80 inches of rain per year. Most tropical rainforests get anywhere from 160 to 400 inches of rain a year; however, in some tropical rainforests, sudden downpours of rain can cause streams to rise 10-20 feet in a couple of hours (Jeantheau, 2006). Rainforests create their own mini-climates; the water that evaporates from the forest
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A natural disaster is the effect of a natural hazard. Bangladesh, a country in southern Asia that is home to 140 million people, is widely known as a land of natural disasters. It is highly vulnerable to floods, famine, drought, earthquake, cyclones, and river erosions. Due to the effects of these disasters, the country is now permanently in distress. These disasters have become regular phenomena and have been causing suffering to millions of residents for many decades. Natural Disasters are
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Hurricane Insurance and Related Accounting Matters The Company maintains an aggregate of $400 million of property insurance, including business interruption coverage. This insurance is comprised of multiple layers of coverage underwritten by 11 separate carriers or syndicates, all of which are currently rated A- or better by a major rating agency. The insurance provides $400 million of coverage per occurrence for a “Weather Catastrophe Occurrence” and at least $100 million on an annual basis for
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Case in Point Analysis Michelle Vasquez SOC/362 June 12, 2011 What happen in Louisiana, New Orleans long term and subsidence of the land had left a coastline without its natural buffers and city that was below the city sea level. Natural eco system services regulating water flow was replaced with machines levees and pumps that keep the water off the streets. This had lack of regard for natural ecosystems left the city of New Orleans, vulnerable to a catastrophic flooding during this Category
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Decision In Paradise Part 1 At Lund International, our brands, and the products under them, are the focus of everything we do. And it shows. It shows in more than 150 product lines we offer, in the care and craft we put into every product we introduce, and in our tireless commitment to leadership and innovation (2008; Lund International). Lund International has chosen to branch their products Internationally with the main location being the country of Kava. Once we landed in Kava we realized this
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